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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.24, 430.95 and 195.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.24, 430.95 and 195.78 is: 270.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.24 : 430.95 = 195.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.24/430.95 = 195.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.24x = 430.95 × 195.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.24x = 84,371.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,371.39/312.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.21

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