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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.09, 430.66 and 187.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.09, 430.66 and 187.75 is: 259.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.09 : 430.66 = 187.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.09/430.66 = 187.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.09x = 430.66 × 187.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.09x = 80,856.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,856.42/312.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.08

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