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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.11, 429.14 and 186.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.11, 429.14 and 186.69 is: 257.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.11 : 429.14 = 186.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.11/429.14 = 186.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.11x = 429.14 × 186.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.11x = 80,118.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,118.22/311.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.53

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