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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.57, 431.04 and 196.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.57, 431.04 and 196.20 is: 270.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.57 : 431.04 = 196.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.57/431.04 = 196.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.57x = 431.04 × 196.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.57x = 84,570.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,570.05/312.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.56

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