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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.44, 428.45 and 193.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.44, 428.45 and 193.94 is: 267.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.44 : 428.45 = 193.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.44/428.45 = 193.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.44x = 428.45 × 193.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.44x = 83,093.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,093.59/310.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.66

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