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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.19, 429.40 and 186.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.19, 429.40 and 186.85 is: 257.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.19 : 429.40 = 186.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.19/429.40 = 186.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.19x = 429.40 × 186.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.19x = 80,232.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,232.46/311.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.83

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