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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.72, 428.72 and 186.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.72, 428.72 and 186.36 is: 257.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.72 : 428.72 = 186.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.72/428.72 = 186.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.72x = 428.72 × 186.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.72x = 79,896.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,896.26/310.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.13

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