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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.84, 430.47 and 193.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.84, 430.47 and 193.85 is: 267.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.84 : 430.47 = 193.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.84/430.47 = 193.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.84x = 430.47 × 193.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.84x = 83,443.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,443.49/311.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.58

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