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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.76, 428.72 and 186.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.76, 428.72 and 186.43 is: 257.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.76 : 428.72 = 186.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.76/428.72 = 186.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.76x = 428.72 × 186.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.76x = 79,925.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,925.66/310.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.19

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