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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.94, 430.43 and 193.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.94, 430.43 and 193.93 is: 267.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.94 : 430.43 = 193.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.94/430.43 = 193.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.94x = 430.43 × 193.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.94x = 83,473.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,473.29/311.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.59

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