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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.20, 428.25 and 193.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.20, 428.25 and 193.92 is: 267.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.20 : 428.25 = 193.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.20/428.25 = 193.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.20x = 428.25 × 193.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.20x = 83,046.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,046.24/310.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.72

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