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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.58, 430.02 and 195.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.58, 430.02 and 195.30 is: 269.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.58 : 430.02 = 195.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.58/430.02 = 195.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.58x = 430.02 × 195.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.58x = 83,982.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,982.91/311.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.54

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