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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.67, 430.11 and 195.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.67, 430.11 and 195.30 is: 269.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.67 : 430.11 = 195.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.67/430.11 = 195.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.67x = 430.11 × 195.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.67x = 84,000.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,000.48/311.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.52

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