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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.45, 429.50 and 187.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.45, 429.50 and 187.04 is: 257.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.45 : 429.50 = 187.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.45/429.50 = 187.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.45x = 429.50 × 187.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.45x = 80,335.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,335.22/311.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.94

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