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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.96, 430.44 and 187.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.96, 430.44 and 187.64 is: 258.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.96 : 430.44 = 187.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.96/430.44 = 187.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.96x = 430.44 × 187.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.96x = 80,767.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,767.76/311.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.90

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