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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.35, 428.28 and 193.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.35, 428.28 and 193.89 is: 267.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.35 : 428.28 = 193.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.35/428.28 = 193.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.35x = 428.28 × 193.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.35x = 83,039.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,039.21/310.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.57

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