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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.78, 430.33 and 193.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.78, 430.33 and 193.68 is: 267.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.78 : 430.33 = 193.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.78/430.33 = 193.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.78x = 430.33 × 193.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.78x = 83,346.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,346.31/311.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.32

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