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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.52, 431.26 and 196.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.52, 431.26 and 196.16 is: 270.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.52 : 431.26 = 196.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.52/431.26 = 196.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.52x = 431.26 × 196.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.52x = 84,595.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,595.96/312.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.69

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