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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.48, 431.25 and 188.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.48, 431.25 and 188.16 is: 259.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.48 : 431.25 = 188.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.48/431.25 = 188.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.48x = 431.25 × 188.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.48x = 81,144
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,144/312.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.68

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