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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.96, 430.52 and 192.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.96, 430.52 and 192.35 is: 265.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.96 : 430.52 = 192.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.96/430.52 = 192.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.96x = 430.52 × 192.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.96x = 82,811.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,811.12/311.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.45

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