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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.96, 431.96 and 196.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.96, 431.96 and 196.50 is: 271.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.96 : 431.96 = 196.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.96/431.96 = 196.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.96x = 431.96 × 196.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.96x = 84,879.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,879.16/312.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.21

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