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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.12, 427.98 and 185.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.12, 427.98 and 185.79 is: 256.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.12 : 427.98 = 185.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.12/427.98 = 185.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.12x = 427.98 × 185.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.12x = 79,512.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,512.96/310.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.39

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