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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.68, 428.71 and 186.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.68, 428.71 and 186.34 is: 257.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.68 : 428.71 = 186.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.68/428.71 = 186.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.68x = 428.71 × 186.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.68x = 79,885.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,885.82/310.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.13

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