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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.64, 428.51 and 194.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.64, 428.51 and 194.27 is: 267.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.64 : 428.51 = 194.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.64/428.51 = 194.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.64x = 428.51 × 194.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.64x = 83,244.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,244.98/310.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.98

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