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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.73, 428.63 and 194.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.73, 428.63 and 194.36 is: 268.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.73 : 428.63 = 194.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.73/428.63 = 194.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.73x = 428.63 × 194.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.73x = 83,305.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,305.41/310.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.10

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