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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.22, 430.55 and 187.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.22, 430.55 and 187.86 is: 259.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.22 : 430.55 = 187.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.22/430.55 = 187.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.22x = 430.55 × 187.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.22x = 80,880.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,880.80/312.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.05

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