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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.08, 429.30 and 186.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.08, 429.30 and 186.74 is: 257.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.08 : 429.30 = 186.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.08/429.30 = 186.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.08x = 429.30 × 186.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.08x = 80,167.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,167.48/311.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.71

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