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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.15, 427.93 and 185.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.15, 427.93 and 185.79 is: 256.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.15 : 427.93 = 185.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.15/427.93 = 185.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.15x = 427.93 × 185.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.15x = 79,505.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,505.11/310.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.34

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