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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.81, 430.30 and 187.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.81, 430.30 and 187.41 is: 258.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.81 : 430.30 = 187.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.81/430.30 = 187.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.81x = 430.30 × 187.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.81x = 80,644.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,644.37/311.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.64

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