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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.46, 429.72 and 195

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.46, 429.72 and 195 is: 269.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.46 : 429.72 = 195 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.46/429.72 = 195/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.46x = 429.72 × 195
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.46x = 83,795.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,795.40/311.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.04

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