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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.46, 428.41 and 186.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.46, 428.41 and 186.12 is: 256.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.46 : 428.41 = 186.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.46/428.41 = 186.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.46x = 428.41 × 186.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.46x = 79,735.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,735.20/310.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.83

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