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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312, 430.47 and 187.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312, 430.47 and 187.61 is: 258.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312 : 430.47 = 187.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312/430.47 = 187.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312x = 430.47 × 187.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312x = 80,758.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,758.32/312
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.84

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