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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.51, 428.43 and 186.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.51, 428.43 and 186.18 is: 256.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.51 : 428.43 = 186.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.51/428.43 = 186.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.51x = 428.43 × 186.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.51x = 79,765.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,765.10/310.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.88

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