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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.66, 428.76 and 194.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.66, 428.76 and 194.23 is: 268.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.66 : 428.76 = 194.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.66/428.76 = 194.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.66x = 428.76 × 194.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.66x = 83,278.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,278.05/310.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.07

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