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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.77, 430.12 and 187.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.77, 430.12 and 187.38 is: 258.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.77 : 430.12 = 187.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.77/430.12 = 187.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.77x = 430.12 × 187.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.77x = 80,592.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,592.80/311.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.50

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