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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.87, 430.23 and 193.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.87, 430.23 and 193.75 is: 267.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.87 : 430.23 = 193.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.87/430.23 = 193.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.87x = 430.23 × 193.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.87x = 83,357.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,357.06/311.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.28

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