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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.50, 431.15 and 188.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.50, 431.15 and 188.20 is: 259.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.50 : 431.15 = 188.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.50/431.15 = 188.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.50x = 431.15 × 188.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.50x = 81,142.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,142.43/312.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.66

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