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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.50, 430.01 and 195.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.50, 430.01 and 195.13 is: 269.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.50 : 430.01 = 195.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.50/430.01 = 195.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.50x = 430.01 × 195.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.50x = 83,907.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,907.85/311.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.37

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