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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.56, 430.08 and 195.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.56, 430.08 and 195.20 is: 269.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.56 : 430.08 = 195.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.56/430.08 = 195.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.56x = 430.08 × 195.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.56x = 83,951.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,951.62/311.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.46

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