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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.83, 430.28 and 187.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.83, 430.28 and 187.46 is: 258.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.83 : 430.28 = 187.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.83/430.28 = 187.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.83x = 430.28 × 187.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.83x = 80,658.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,658.61/311.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.66

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