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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.50, 431.52 and 195.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.50, 431.52 and 195.86 is: 270.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.50 : 431.52 = 195.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.50/431.52 = 195.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.50x = 431.52 × 195.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.50x = 84,517.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,517.51/312.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.46

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