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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.61, 428.50 and 192.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.61, 428.50 and 192.55 is: 265.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.61 : 428.50 = 192.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.61/428.50 = 192.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.61x = 428.50 × 192.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.61x = 82,506.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,506.75/310.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.63

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