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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.14, 430.77 and 187.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.14, 430.77 and 187.79 is: 259.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.14 : 430.77 = 187.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.14/430.77 = 187.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.14x = 430.77 × 187.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.14x = 80,892.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,892.14/312.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.16

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