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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.20, 430.77 and 194.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.20, 430.77 and 194.20 is: 267.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.20 : 430.77 = 194.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.20/430.77 = 194.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.20x = 430.77 × 194.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.20x = 83,655.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,655.53/312.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.96

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