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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.85, 430.44 and 187.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.85, 430.44 and 187.52 is: 258.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.85 : 430.44 = 187.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.85/430.44 = 187.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.85x = 430.44 × 187.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.85x = 80,713.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,713.96/311.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.82

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