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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.17, 427.92 and 185.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.17, 427.92 and 185.87 is: 256.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.17 : 427.92 = 185.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.17/427.92 = 185.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.17x = 427.92 × 185.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.17x = 79,536.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,536.12/310.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.43

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