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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.18, 430.79 and 186.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.18, 430.79 and 186.15 is: 256.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.18 : 430.79 = 186.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.18/430.79 = 186.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.18x = 430.79 × 186.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.18x = 80,189.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,189.40/312.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.87

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