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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.35, 429.67 and 187.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.35, 429.67 and 187.02 is: 258.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.35 : 429.67 = 187.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.35/429.67 = 187.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.35x = 429.67 × 187.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.35x = 80,356.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,356.28/311.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.09

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