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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.19, 432.17 and 187.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.19, 432.17 and 187.16 is: 258.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.19 : 432.17 = 187.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.19/432.17 = 187.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.19x = 432.17 × 187.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.19x = 80,883.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,883.24/313.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.25

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