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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.62, 428.62 and 186.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.62, 428.62 and 186.28 is: 257.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.62 : 428.62 = 186.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.62/428.62 = 186.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.62x = 428.62 × 186.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.62x = 79,843.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,843.33/310.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.05

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