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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.48, 430.77 and 194.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.48, 430.77 and 194.37 is: 267.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.48 : 430.77 = 194.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.48/430.77 = 194.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.48x = 430.77 × 194.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.48x = 83,728.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,728.76/312.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.95

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