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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.17, 428.15 and 192.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.17, 428.15 and 192.17 is: 265.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.17 : 428.15 = 192.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.17/428.15 = 192.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.17x = 428.15 × 192.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.17x = 82,276.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,276.73/310.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.26

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