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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.88, 428.85 and 192.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.88, 428.85 and 192.92 is: 266.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.88 : 428.85 = 192.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.88/428.85 = 192.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.88x = 428.85 × 192.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.88x = 82,733.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,733.74/310.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.13

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