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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.36, 431.16 and 195.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.36, 431.16 and 195.96 is: 270.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.36 : 431.16 = 195.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.36/431.16 = 195.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.36x = 431.16 × 195.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.36x = 84,490.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,490.11/312.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.49

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