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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.64, 431.58 and 196.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.64, 431.58 and 196.36 is: 271.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.64 : 431.58 = 196.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.64/431.58 = 196.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.64x = 431.58 × 196.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.64x = 84,745.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,745.05/312.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.06

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