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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.88, 430.34 and 195.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.88, 430.34 and 195.38 is: 269.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.88 : 430.34 = 195.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.88/430.34 = 195.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.88x = 430.34 × 195.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.88x = 84,076.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,076.70/311.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.58

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