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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.49, 429.66 and 195.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.49, 429.66 and 195.12 is: 269.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.49 : 429.66 = 195.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.49/429.66 = 195.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.49x = 429.66 × 195.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.49x = 83,835.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,835.26/311.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.14

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