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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.48, 428.27 and 192.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.48, 428.27 and 192.51 is: 265.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.48 : 428.27 = 192.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.48/428.27 = 192.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.48x = 428.27 × 192.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.48x = 82,446.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,446.26/310.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.54

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