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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.20, 427.98 and 185.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.20, 427.98 and 185.94 is: 256.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.20 : 427.98 = 185.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.20/427.98 = 185.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.20x = 427.98 × 185.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.20x = 79,578.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,578.60/310.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.54

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