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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.94, 429.05 and 192.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.94, 429.05 and 192.93 is: 266.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.94 : 429.05 = 192.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.94/429.05 = 192.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.94x = 429.05 × 192.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.94x = 82,776.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,776.82/310.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.22

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