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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.79, 428.93 and 186.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.79, 428.93 and 186.52 is: 257.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.79 : 428.93 = 186.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.79/428.93 = 186.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.79x = 428.93 × 186.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.79x = 80,004.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,004.02/310.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.42

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