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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.06, 430.77 and 195.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.06, 430.77 and 195.70 is: 270.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.06 : 430.77 = 195.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.06/430.77 = 195.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.06x = 430.77 × 195.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.06x = 84,301.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,301.69/312.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.15

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