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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.90, 429.18 and 186.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.90, 429.18 and 186.58 is: 257.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.90 : 429.18 = 186.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.90/429.18 = 186.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.90x = 429.18 × 186.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.90x = 80,076.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,076.40/310.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.56

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