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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.07, 430.35 and 195.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.07, 430.35 and 195.70 is: 269.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.07 : 430.35 = 195.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.07/430.35 = 195.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.07x = 430.35 × 195.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.07x = 84,219.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,219.50/312.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.87

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