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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.53, 431.21 and 188.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.53, 431.21 and 188.17 is: 259.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.53 : 431.21 = 188.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.53/431.21 = 188.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.53x = 431.21 × 188.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.53x = 81,140.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,140.18/312.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.62

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