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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310, 427.68 and 191.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310, 427.68 and 191.94 is: 264.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310 : 427.68 = 191.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310/427.68 = 191.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310x = 427.68 × 191.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310x = 82,088.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,088.90/310
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.80

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