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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.05, 427.86 and 185.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.05, 427.86 and 185.67 is: 256.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.05 : 427.86 = 185.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.05/427.86 = 185.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.05x = 427.86 × 185.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.05x = 79,440.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,440.77/310.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.22

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