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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.18, 428.34 and 199.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.18, 428.34 and 199.81 is: 275.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.18 : 428.34 = 199.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.18/428.34 = 199.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.18x = 428.34 × 199.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.18x = 85,586.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,586.62/310.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.93

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