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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.16, 430.62 and 187.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.16, 430.62 and 187.78 is: 259.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.16 : 430.62 = 187.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.16/430.62 = 187.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.16x = 430.62 × 187.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.16x = 80,861.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,861.82/312.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.04

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