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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.59, 467.70 and 195.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.59, 467.70 and 195.76 is: 293.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.59 : 467.70 = 195.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.59/467.70 = 195.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.59x = 467.70 × 195.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.59x = 91,556.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,556.95/311.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.84

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