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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.77, 430.15 and 193.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.77, 430.15 and 193.75 is: 267.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.77 : 430.15 = 193.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.77/430.15 = 193.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.77x = 430.15 × 193.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.77x = 83,341.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,341.56/311.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.32

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