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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.82, 430.21 and 193.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.82, 430.21 and 193.88 is: 267.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.82 : 430.21 = 193.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.82/430.21 = 193.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.82x = 430.21 × 193.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.82x = 83,409.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,409.11/311.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.49

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