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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.96, 431.64 and 188.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.96, 431.64 and 188.60 is: 260.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.96 : 431.64 = 188.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.96/431.64 = 188.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.96x = 431.64 × 188.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.96x = 81,407.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,407.30/312.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.12

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