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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.73, 428.84 and 186.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.73, 428.84 and 186.40 is: 257.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.73 : 428.84 = 186.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.73/428.84 = 186.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.73x = 428.84 × 186.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.73x = 79,935.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,935.78/310.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.25

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