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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.05, 430.74 and 194.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.05, 430.74 and 194.05 is: 267.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.05 : 430.74 = 194.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.05/430.74 = 194.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.05x = 430.74 × 194.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.05x = 83,584.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,584.02/312.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.85

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