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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.54, 431.28 and 196.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.54, 431.28 and 196.08 is: 270.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.54 : 431.28 = 196.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.54/431.28 = 196.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.54x = 431.28 × 196.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.54x = 84,565.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,565.38/312.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.57

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