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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.24, 430.96 and 187.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.24, 430.96 and 187.92 is: 259.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.24 : 430.96 = 187.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.24/430.96 = 187.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.24x = 430.96 × 187.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.24x = 80,986.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,986.00/312.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.37

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