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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.98, 431.97 and 195.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.98, 431.97 and 195.03 is: 269.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.98 : 431.97 = 195.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.98/431.97 = 195.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.98x = 431.97 × 195.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.98x = 84,247.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,247.11/312.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.18

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