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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.37, 430.87 and 187.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.37, 430.87 and 187.95 is: 259.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.37 : 430.87 = 187.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.37/430.87 = 187.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.37x = 430.87 × 187.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.37x = 80,982.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,982.02/312.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.25

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