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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.81, 429.01 and 192.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.81, 429.01 and 192.82 is: 266.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.81 : 429.01 = 192.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.81/429.01 = 192.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.81x = 429.01 × 192.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.81x = 82,720.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,720.74/310.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.15

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