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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.51, 429.80 and 187.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.51, 429.80 and 187.13 is: 258.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.51 : 429.80 = 187.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.51/429.80 = 187.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.51x = 429.80 × 187.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.51x = 80,428.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,428.47/311.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.19

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