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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.87, 431.61 and 194.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.87, 431.61 and 194.76 is: 268.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.87 : 431.61 = 194.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.87/431.61 = 194.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.87x = 431.61 × 194.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.87x = 84,060.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,060.36/312.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.68

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