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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.94, 431.65 and 188.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.94, 431.65 and 188.51 is: 260.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.94 : 431.65 = 188.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.94/431.65 = 188.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.94x = 431.65 × 188.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.94x = 81,367.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,367.71/312.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.01

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