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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.38, 431.28 and 196.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.38, 431.28 and 196.14 is: 270.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.38 : 431.28 = 196.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.38/431.28 = 196.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.38x = 431.28 × 196.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.38x = 84,591.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,591.26/312.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.80

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