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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.66, 430.13 and 187.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.66, 430.13 and 187.32 is: 258.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.66 : 430.13 = 187.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.66/430.13 = 187.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.66x = 430.13 × 187.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.66x = 80,572.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,572.98/311.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.53

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