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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.79, 428.90 and 186.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.79, 428.90 and 186.46 is: 257.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.79 : 428.90 = 186.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.79/428.90 = 186.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.79x = 428.90 × 186.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.79x = 79,970.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,970.69/310.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.32

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