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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.19, 428.13 and 199.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.19, 428.13 and 199.62 is: 275.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.19 : 428.13 = 199.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.19/428.13 = 199.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.19x = 428.13 × 199.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.19x = 85,463.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,463.31/310.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.52

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