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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.82, 429.10 and 186.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.82, 429.10 and 186.51 is: 257.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.82 : 429.10 = 186.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.82/429.10 = 186.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.82x = 429.10 × 186.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.82x = 80,030.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,030.37/310.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.48

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