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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.42, 429.72 and 194.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.42, 429.72 and 194.96 is: 269.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.42 : 429.72 = 194.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.42/429.72 = 194.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.42x = 429.72 × 194.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.42x = 83,778.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,778.21/311.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.02

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