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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.52, 428.50 and 186.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.52, 428.50 and 186.23 is: 256.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.52 : 428.50 = 186.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.52/428.50 = 186.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.52x = 428.50 × 186.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.52x = 79,799.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,799.56/310.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.99

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