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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.49, 431.28 and 188.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.49, 431.28 and 188.23 is: 259.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.49 : 431.28 = 188.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.49/431.28 = 188.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.49x = 431.28 × 188.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.49x = 81,179.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,179.83/312.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.78

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