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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312, 430.38 and 193.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312, 430.38 and 193.88 is: 267.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312 : 430.38 = 193.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312/430.38 = 193.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312x = 430.38 × 193.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312x = 83,442.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,442.07/312
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.44

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