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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.18, 427.88 and 193.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.18, 427.88 and 193.54 is: 266.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.18 : 427.88 = 193.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.18/427.88 = 193.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.18x = 427.88 × 193.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.18x = 82,811.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,811.90/310.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.98

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