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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.61, 430.04 and 187.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.61, 430.04 and 187.28 is: 258.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.61 : 430.04 = 187.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.61/430.04 = 187.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.61x = 430.04 × 187.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.61x = 80,537.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,537.89/311.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.46

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