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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.92, 431.93 and 188.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.92, 431.93 and 188.56 is: 260.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.92 : 431.93 = 188.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.92/431.93 = 188.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.92x = 431.93 × 188.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.92x = 81,444.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,444.86/312.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.27

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