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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.77, 431.54 and 188.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.77, 431.54 and 188.48 is: 260.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.77 : 431.54 = 188.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.77/431.54 = 188.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.77x = 431.54 × 188.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.77x = 81,335.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,335.72/312.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.05

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