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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.26, 430.88 and 187.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.26, 430.88 and 187.89 is: 259.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.26 : 430.88 = 187.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.26/430.88 = 187.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.26x = 430.88 × 187.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.26x = 80,957.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,957.10/312.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.27

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