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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.58, 428.56 and 186.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.58, 428.56 and 186.22 is: 256.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.58 : 428.56 = 186.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.58/428.56 = 186.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.58x = 428.56 × 186.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.58x = 79,804.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,804.91/310.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.95

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