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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.57, 428.42 and 192.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.57, 428.42 and 192.58 is: 265.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.57 : 428.42 = 192.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.57/428.42 = 192.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.57x = 428.42 × 192.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.57x = 82,504.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,504.53/310.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.66

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