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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.04, 427.86 and 185.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.04, 427.86 and 185.68 is: 256.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.04 : 427.86 = 185.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.04/427.86 = 185.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.04x = 427.86 × 185.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.04x = 79,445.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,445.04/310.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.24

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