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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.43, 428.37 and 186.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.43, 428.37 and 186.09 is: 256.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.43 : 428.37 = 186.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.43/428.37 = 186.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.43x = 428.37 × 186.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.43x = 79,714.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,714.44/310.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.79

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