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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.42, 428.27 and 186.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.42, 428.27 and 186.11 is: 256.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.42 : 428.27 = 186.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.42/428.27 = 186.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.42x = 428.27 × 186.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.42x = 79,706.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,706.27/310.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.77

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