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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.37, 429.80 and 187.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.37, 429.80 and 187.07 is: 258.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.37 : 429.80 = 187.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.37/429.80 = 187.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.37x = 429.80 × 187.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.37x = 80,402.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,402.69/311.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.22

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