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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.62, 430.01 and 187.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.62, 430.01 and 187.26 is: 258.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.62 : 430.01 = 187.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.62/430.01 = 187.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.62x = 430.01 × 187.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.62x = 80,524.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,524.24/311.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.40

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