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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.08, 430.68 and 187.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.08, 430.68 and 187.74 is: 259.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.08 : 430.68 = 187.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.08/430.68 = 187.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.08x = 430.68 × 187.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.08x = 80,855.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,855.86/312.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.09

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