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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.92, 428.97 and 186.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.92, 428.97 and 186.60 is: 257.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.92 : 428.97 = 186.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.92/428.97 = 186.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.92x = 428.97 × 186.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.92x = 80,045.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,045.80/310.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.45

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