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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.42, 431.02 and 188.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.42, 431.02 and 188.04 is: 259.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.42 : 431.02 = 188.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.42/431.02 = 188.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.42x = 431.02 × 188.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.42x = 81,049.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,049.00/312.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.42

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