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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.79, 428.82 and 186.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.79, 428.82 and 186.54 is: 257.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.79 : 428.82 = 186.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.79/428.82 = 186.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.79x = 428.82 × 186.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.79x = 79,992.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,992.08/310.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.39

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