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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.84, 430.41 and 187.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.84, 430.41 and 187.57 is: 258.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.84 : 430.41 = 187.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.84/430.41 = 187.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.84x = 430.41 × 187.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.84x = 80,732.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,732.00/311.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.89

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