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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.14, 427.95 and 185.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.14, 427.95 and 185.79 is: 256.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.14 : 427.95 = 185.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.14/427.95 = 185.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.14x = 427.95 × 185.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.14x = 79,510.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,510.38/310.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.37

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