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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.11, 428.14 and 185.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.11, 428.14 and 185.81 is: 256.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.11 : 428.14 = 185.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.11/428.14 = 185.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.11x = 428.14 × 185.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.11x = 79,554.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,554.00/310.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.53

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