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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.10, 427.99 and 185.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.10, 427.99 and 185.86 is: 256.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.10 : 427.99 = 185.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.10/427.99 = 185.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.10x = 427.99 × 185.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.10x = 79,546.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,546.22/310.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.52

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