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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.74, 431.50 and 188.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.74, 431.50 and 188.35 is: 259.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.74 : 431.50 = 188.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.74/431.50 = 188.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.74x = 431.50 × 188.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.74x = 81,273.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,273.57/312.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.88

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