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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.12, 428.22 and 193.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.12, 428.22 and 193.72 is: 267.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.12 : 428.22 = 193.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.12/428.22 = 193.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.12x = 428.22 × 193.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.12x = 82,954.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,954.78/310.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.49

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