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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.06, 430.49 and 187.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.06, 430.49 and 187.68 is: 258.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.06 : 430.49 = 187.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.06/430.49 = 187.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.06x = 430.49 × 187.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.06x = 80,796.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,796.45/312.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.91

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