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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.62, 428.64 and 186.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.62, 428.64 and 186.26 is: 257.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.62 : 428.64 = 186.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.62/428.64 = 186.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.62x = 428.64 × 186.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.62x = 79,836.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,836.34/310.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.02

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