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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.40, 467.51 and 195.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.40, 467.51 and 195.53 is: 293.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.40 : 467.51 = 195.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.40/467.51 = 195.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.40x = 467.51 × 195.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.40x = 91,408.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,408.92/311.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.54

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