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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.88, 431.80 and 196.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.88, 431.80 and 196.56 is: 271.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.88 : 431.80 = 196.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.88/431.80 = 196.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.88x = 431.80 × 196.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.88x = 84,874.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,874.61/312.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.27

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