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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.86, 430.20 and 193.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.86, 430.20 and 193.76 is: 267.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.86 : 430.20 = 193.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.86/430.20 = 193.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.86x = 430.20 × 193.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.86x = 83,355.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,355.55/311.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.29

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