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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.44, 431.28 and 188.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.44, 431.28 and 188.20 is: 259.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.44 : 431.28 = 188.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.44/431.28 = 188.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.44x = 431.28 × 188.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.44x = 81,166.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,166.90/312.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.78

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