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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.87, 432.02 and 196.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.87, 432.02 and 196.47 is: 271.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.87 : 432.02 = 196.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.87/432.02 = 196.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.87x = 432.02 × 196.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.87x = 84,878.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,878.97/312.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.29

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