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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.37, 428.28 and 186.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.37, 428.28 and 186.03 is: 256.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.37 : 428.28 = 186.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.37/428.28 = 186.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.37x = 428.28 × 186.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.37x = 79,670.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,670.97/310.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.70

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