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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.92, 428.94 and 194.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.92, 428.94 and 194.52 is: 268.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.92 : 428.94 = 194.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.92/428.94 = 194.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.92x = 428.94 × 194.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.92x = 83,437.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,437.41/310.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.36

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