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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.68, 429.95 and 195.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.68, 429.95 and 195.04 is: 269.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.68 : 429.95 = 195.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.68/429.95 = 195.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.68x = 429.95 × 195.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.68x = 83,857.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,857.45/311.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.05

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