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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.39, 428.32 and 185.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.39, 428.32 and 185.97 is: 256.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.39 : 428.32 = 185.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.39/428.32 = 185.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.39x = 428.32 × 185.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.39x = 79,656.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,656.51/310.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.64

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