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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.03, 427.84 and 185.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.03, 427.84 and 185.70 is: 256.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.03 : 427.84 = 185.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.03/427.84 = 185.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.03x = 427.84 × 185.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.03x = 79,447.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,447.75/310.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.26

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