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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.94, 429.12 and 186.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.94, 429.12 and 186.63 is: 257.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.94 : 429.12 = 186.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.94/429.12 = 186.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.94x = 429.12 × 186.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.94x = 80,086.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,086.67/310.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.57

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