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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.70, 428.83 and 186.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.70, 428.83 and 186.37 is: 257.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.70 : 428.83 = 186.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.70/428.83 = 186.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.70x = 428.83 × 186.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.70x = 79,919.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,919.51/310.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.22

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