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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.17, 430.58 and 194.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.17, 430.58 and 194.18 is: 267.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.17 : 430.58 = 194.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.17/430.58 = 194.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.17x = 430.58 × 194.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.17x = 83,606.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,606.90/312.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.83

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