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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.48, 428.44 and 194

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.48, 428.44 and 194 is: 267.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.48 : 428.44 = 194 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.48/428.44 = 194/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.48x = 428.44 × 194
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.48x = 83,117.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,117.36/310.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.71

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