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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.88, 430.36 and 185.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.88, 430.36 and 185.76 is: 256.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.88 : 430.36 = 185.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.88/430.36 = 185.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.88x = 430.36 × 185.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.88x = 79,943.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,943.67/311.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.33

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