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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.63, 430.08 and 187.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.63, 430.08 and 187.30 is: 258.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.63 : 430.08 = 187.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.63/430.08 = 187.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.63x = 430.08 × 187.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.63x = 80,552.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,552.91/311.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.49

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