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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.73, 428.67 and 192.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.73, 428.67 and 192.66 is: 265.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.73 : 428.67 = 192.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.73/428.67 = 192.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.73x = 428.67 × 192.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.73x = 82,587.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,587.56/310.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.79

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