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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.62, 431.21 and 188.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.62, 431.21 and 188.19 is: 259.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.62 : 431.21 = 188.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.62/431.21 = 188.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.62x = 431.21 × 188.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.62x = 81,148.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,148.47/312.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.58

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