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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.23, 428.19 and 192.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.23, 428.19 and 192.30 is: 265.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.23 : 428.19 = 192.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.23/428.19 = 192.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.23x = 428.19 × 192.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.23x = 82,340.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,340.94/310.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.42

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