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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.59, 430.00 and 191.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.59, 430.00 and 191.98 is: 264.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.59 : 430.00 = 191.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.59/430.00 = 191.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.59x = 430.00 × 191.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.59x = 82,549.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,549.71/311.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.93

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