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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.52, 431.16 and 188.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.52, 431.16 and 188.16 is: 259.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.52 : 431.16 = 188.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.52/431.16 = 188.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.52x = 431.16 × 188.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.52x = 81,127.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,127.07/312.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.59

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