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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.02, 430.80 and 194.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.02, 430.80 and 194.04 is: 267.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.02 : 430.80 = 194.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.02/430.80 = 194.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.02x = 430.80 × 194.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.02x = 83,592.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,592.80/312.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.91

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