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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.77, 430.44 and 193.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.77, 430.44 and 193.87 is: 267.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.77 : 430.44 = 193.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.77/430.44 = 193.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.77x = 430.44 × 193.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.77x = 83,447.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,447.25/311.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.66

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