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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.64, 429.99 and 187.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.64, 429.99 and 187.33 is: 258.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.64 : 429.99 = 187.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.64/429.99 = 187.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.64x = 429.99 × 187.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.64x = 80,550.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,550.03/311.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.47

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