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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.04, 430.70 and 187.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.04, 430.70 and 187.70 is: 259.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.04 : 430.70 = 187.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.04/430.70 = 187.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.04x = 430.70 × 187.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.04x = 80,842.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,842.78/312.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.08

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