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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.29, 428.25 and 185.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.29, 428.25 and 185.96 is: 256.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.29 : 428.25 = 185.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.29/428.25 = 185.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.29x = 428.25 × 185.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.29x = 79,635.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,635.23/310.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.65

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