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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.77, 431.79 and 188.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.77, 431.79 and 188.45 is: 260.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.77 : 431.79 = 188.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.77/431.79 = 188.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.77x = 431.79 × 188.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.77x = 81,370.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,370.83/312.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.16

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