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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.57, 429.83 and 187.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.57, 429.83 and 187.16 is: 258.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.57 : 429.83 = 187.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.57/429.83 = 187.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.57x = 429.83 × 187.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.57x = 80,444.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,444.83/311.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.19

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