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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.59, 428.54 and 186.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.59, 428.54 and 186.21 is: 256.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.59 : 428.54 = 186.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.59/428.54 = 186.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.59x = 428.54 × 186.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.59x = 79,798.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,798.90/310.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.93

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