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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.36, 431.01 and 187.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.36, 431.01 and 187.95 is: 259.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.36 : 431.01 = 187.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.36/431.01 = 187.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.36x = 431.01 × 187.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.36x = 81,008.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,008.33/312.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.34

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