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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.82, 430.11 and 195.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.82, 430.11 and 195.18 is: 269.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.82 : 430.11 = 195.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.82/430.11 = 195.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.82x = 430.11 × 195.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.82x = 83,948.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,948.87/311.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.22

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