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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.68, 431.46 and 188.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.68, 431.46 and 188.36 is: 259.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.68 : 431.46 = 188.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.68/431.46 = 188.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.68x = 431.46 × 188.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.68x = 81,269.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,269.81/312.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.91

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