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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.36, 429.71 and 187.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.36, 429.71 and 187.08 is: 258.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.36 : 429.71 = 187.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.36/429.71 = 187.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.36x = 429.71 × 187.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.36x = 80,390.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,390.15/311.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.19

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