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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.38, 428.25 and 193.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.38, 428.25 and 193.86 is: 267.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.38 : 428.25 = 193.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.38/428.25 = 193.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.38x = 428.25 × 193.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.38x = 83,020.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,020.55/310.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.48

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