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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.54, 431.24 and 188.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.54, 431.24 and 188.29 is: 259.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.54 : 431.24 = 188.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.54/431.24 = 188.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.54x = 431.24 × 188.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.54x = 81,198.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,198.18/312.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.80

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