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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.48, 428.01 and 192.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.48, 428.01 and 192.37 is: 265.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.48 : 428.01 = 192.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.48/428.01 = 192.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.48x = 428.01 × 192.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.48x = 82,336.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,336.28/310.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.19

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