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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.83, 430.31 and 187.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.83, 430.31 and 187.54 is: 258.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.83 : 430.31 = 187.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.83/430.31 = 187.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.83x = 430.31 × 187.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.83x = 80,699.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,699.73/311.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.80

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