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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.95, 431.66 and 188.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.95, 431.66 and 188.60 is: 260.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.95 : 431.66 = 188.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.95/431.66 = 188.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.95x = 431.66 × 188.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.95x = 81,409.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,409.39/312.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.13

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