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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.57, 428.60 and 186.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.57, 428.60 and 186.25 is: 257.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.57 : 428.60 = 186.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.57/428.60 = 186.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.57x = 428.60 × 186.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.57x = 79,823.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,823.68/310.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.03

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