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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.62, 429.93 and 187.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.62, 429.93 and 187.19 is: 258.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.62 : 429.93 = 187.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.62/429.93 = 187.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.62x = 429.93 × 187.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.62x = 80,475.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,475.51/311.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.25

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