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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.80, 431.68 and 188.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.80, 431.68 and 188.52 is: 260.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.80 : 431.68 = 188.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.80/431.68 = 188.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.80x = 431.68 × 188.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.80x = 81,380.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,380.31/312.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.17

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