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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.56, 429.92 and 187.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.56, 429.92 and 187.25 is: 258.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.56 : 429.92 = 187.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.56/429.92 = 187.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.56x = 429.92 × 187.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.56x = 80,502.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,502.52/311.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.39

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