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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.75, 431.76 and 188.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.75, 431.76 and 188.44 is: 260.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.75 : 431.76 = 188.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.75/431.76 = 188.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.75x = 431.76 × 188.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.75x = 81,360.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,360.48/312.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.15

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