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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.94, 431.81 and 194.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.94, 431.81 and 194.93 is: 268.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.94 : 431.81 = 194.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.94/431.81 = 194.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.94x = 431.81 × 194.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.94x = 84,172.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,172.72/312.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.97

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