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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.06, 430.50 and 187.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.06, 430.50 and 187.64 is: 258.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.06 : 430.50 = 187.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.06/430.50 = 187.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.06x = 430.50 × 187.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.06x = 80,779.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,779.02/312.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.86

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