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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.56, 428.10 and 199.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.56, 428.10 and 199.98 is: 275.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.56 : 428.10 = 199.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.56/428.10 = 199.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.56x = 428.10 × 199.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.56x = 85,611.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,611.44/310.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.67

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