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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.21, 430.65 and 187.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.21, 430.65 and 187.91 is: 259.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.21 : 430.65 = 187.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.21/430.65 = 187.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.21x = 430.65 × 187.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.21x = 80,922.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,922.90/312.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.19

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