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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.32, 430.80 and 195.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.32, 430.80 and 195.68 is: 269.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.32 : 430.80 = 195.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.32/430.80 = 195.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.32x = 430.80 × 195.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.32x = 84,298.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,298.94/312.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.91

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