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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.16, 427.88 and 185.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.16, 427.88 and 185.75 is: 256.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.16 : 427.88 = 185.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.16/427.88 = 185.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.16x = 427.88 × 185.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.16x = 79,478.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,478.71/310.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.25

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