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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.14, 429.30 and 185.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.14, 429.30 and 185.08 is: 255.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.14 : 429.30 = 185.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.14/429.30 = 185.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.14x = 429.30 × 185.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.14x = 79,454.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,454.84/311.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.37

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