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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.30, 428.21 and 185.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.30, 428.21 and 185.97 is: 256.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.30 : 428.21 = 185.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.30/428.21 = 185.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.30x = 428.21 × 185.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.30x = 79,634.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,634.89/310.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.64

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