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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.51, 431.23 and 186.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.51, 431.23 and 186.45 is: 257.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.51 : 431.23 = 186.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.51/431.23 = 186.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.51x = 431.23 × 186.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.51x = 80,402.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,402.83/312.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.28

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