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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310, 427.98 and 193.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310, 427.98 and 193.66 is: 267.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310 : 427.98 = 193.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310/427.98 = 193.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310x = 427.98 × 193.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310x = 82,882.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,882.61/310
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.36

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