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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.77, 428.88 and 186.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.77, 428.88 and 186.42 is: 257.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.77 : 428.88 = 186.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.77/428.88 = 186.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.77x = 428.88 × 186.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.77x = 79,951.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,951.81/310.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.27

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