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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.12, 432.14 and 187.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.12, 432.14 and 187.11 is: 258.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.12 : 432.14 = 187.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.12/432.14 = 187.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.12x = 432.14 × 187.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.12x = 80,856.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,856.78/313.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.23

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