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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.69, 430.09 and 187.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.69, 430.09 and 187.35 is: 258.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.69 : 430.09 = 187.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.69/430.09 = 187.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.69x = 430.09 × 187.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.69x = 80,576.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,576.42/311.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.52

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