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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.52, 428.46 and 194

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.52, 428.46 and 194 is: 267.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.52 : 428.46 = 194 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.52/428.46 = 194/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.52x = 428.46 × 194
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.52x = 83,121.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,121.24/310.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.68

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