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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.54, 428.60 and 186.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.54, 428.60 and 186.16 is: 256.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.54 : 428.60 = 186.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.54/428.60 = 186.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.54x = 428.60 × 186.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.54x = 79,788.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,788.18/310.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.93

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