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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.68, 428.43 and 192.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.68, 428.43 and 192.69 is: 265.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.68 : 428.43 = 192.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.68/428.43 = 192.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.68x = 428.43 × 192.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.68x = 82,554.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,554.18/310.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.72

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