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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.70, 430.05 and 193.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.70, 430.05 and 193.71 is: 267.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.70 : 430.05 = 193.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.70/430.05 = 193.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.70x = 430.05 × 193.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.70x = 83,304.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,304.99/311.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.26

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