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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.20, 427.77 and 185.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.20, 427.77 and 185.88 is: 256.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.20 : 427.77 = 185.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.20/427.77 = 185.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.20x = 427.77 × 185.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.20x = 79,513.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,513.89/310.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.33

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