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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.07, 430.60 and 194.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.07, 430.60 and 194.08 is: 267.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.07 : 430.60 = 194.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.07/430.60 = 194.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.07x = 430.60 × 194.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.07x = 83,568.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,568.70/312.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.79

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