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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.06, 427.73 and 185.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.06, 427.73 and 185.73 is: 256.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.06 : 427.73 = 185.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.06/427.73 = 185.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.06x = 427.73 × 185.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.06x = 79,440.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,440.15/310.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.21

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