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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.46, 431.10 and 196

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.46, 431.10 and 196 is: 270.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.46 : 431.10 = 196 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.46/431.10 = 196/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.46x = 431.10 × 196
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.46x = 84,495.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,495.60/312.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.42

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