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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.88, 428.92 and 186.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.88, 428.92 and 186.48 is: 257.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.88 : 428.92 = 186.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.88/428.92 = 186.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.88x = 428.92 × 186.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.88x = 79,985.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,985.00/310.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.29

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