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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.39, 431.12 and 188.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.39, 431.12 and 188.13 is: 259.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.39 : 431.12 = 188.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.39/431.12 = 188.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.39x = 431.12 × 188.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.39x = 81,108.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,108.69/312.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.64

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