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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.62, 428.31 and 199.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.62, 428.31 and 199.94 is: 275.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.62 : 428.31 = 199.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.62/428.31 = 199.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.62x = 428.31 × 199.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.62x = 85,637.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,637.37/310.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.70

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