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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.44, 429.84 and 194.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.44, 429.84 and 194.95 is: 269.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.44 : 429.84 = 194.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.44/429.84 = 194.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.44x = 429.84 × 194.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.44x = 83,797.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,797.31/311.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.06

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