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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.59, 430.12 and 193.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.59, 430.12 and 193.59 is: 267.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.59 : 430.12 = 193.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.59/430.12 = 193.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.59x = 430.12 × 193.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.59x = 83,266.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,266.93/311.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.23

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