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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.12, 429.45 and 186.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.12, 429.45 and 186.82 is: 257.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.12 : 429.45 = 186.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.12/429.45 = 186.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.12x = 429.45 × 186.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.12x = 80,228.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,228.78/311.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.87

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