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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.72, 431.44 and 188.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.72, 431.44 and 188.43 is: 259.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.72 : 431.44 = 188.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.72/431.44 = 188.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.72x = 431.44 × 188.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.72x = 81,296.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,296.24/312.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.96

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