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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.26, 429.50 and 186.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.26, 429.50 and 186.94 is: 257.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.26 : 429.50 = 186.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.26/429.50 = 186.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.26x = 429.50 × 186.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.26x = 80,290.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,290.73/311.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.95

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