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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.84, 428.84 and 192.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.84, 428.84 and 192.74 is: 265.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.84 : 428.84 = 192.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.84/428.84 = 192.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.84x = 428.84 × 192.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.84x = 82,654.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,654.62/310.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.91

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