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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.96, 431.78 and 188.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.96, 431.78 and 188.53 is: 260.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.96 : 431.78 = 188.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.96/431.78 = 188.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.96x = 431.78 × 188.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.96x = 81,402.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,402.52/312.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.10

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