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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.83, 428.79 and 194.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.83, 428.79 and 194.31 is: 268.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.83 : 428.79 = 194.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.83/428.79 = 194.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.83x = 428.79 × 194.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.83x = 83,318.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,318.18/310.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.05

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