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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.76, 431.66 and 194.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.76, 431.66 and 194.74 is: 268.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.76 : 431.66 = 194.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.76/431.66 = 194.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.76x = 431.66 × 194.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.76x = 84,060.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,060.88/312.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.77

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