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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.12, 430.80 and 195.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.12, 430.80 and 195.64 is: 270.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.12 : 430.80 = 195.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.12/430.80 = 195.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.12x = 430.80 × 195.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.12x = 84,281.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,281.71/312.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.03

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