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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.36, 430.92 and 194.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.36, 430.92 and 194.30 is: 268.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.36 : 430.92 = 194.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.36/430.92 = 194.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.36x = 430.92 × 194.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.36x = 83,727.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,727.22/312.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.05

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