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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.62, 431.39 and 188.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.62, 431.39 and 188.26 is: 259.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.62 : 431.39 = 188.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.62/431.39 = 188.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.62x = 431.39 × 188.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.62x = 81,213.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,213.48/312.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.78

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