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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.50, 430.96 and 194.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.50, 430.96 and 194.32 is: 267.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.50 : 430.96 = 194.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.50/430.96 = 194.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.50x = 430.96 × 194.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.50x = 83,746.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,746.73/312.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.99

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