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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.74, 430.28 and 193.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.74, 430.28 and 193.74 is: 267.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.74 : 430.28 = 193.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.74/430.28 = 193.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.74x = 430.28 × 193.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.74x = 83,362.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,362.45/311.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.41

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