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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.13, 428.04 and 185.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.13, 428.04 and 185.90 is: 256.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.13 : 428.04 = 185.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.13/428.04 = 185.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.13x = 428.04 × 185.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.13x = 79,572.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,572.64/310.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.58

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