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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.27, 430.89 and 187.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.27, 430.89 and 187.86 is: 259.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.27 : 430.89 = 187.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.27/430.89 = 187.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.27x = 430.89 × 187.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.27x = 80,947.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,947.91/312.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.23

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