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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.94, 429.01 and 192.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.94, 429.01 and 192.86 is: 266.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.94 : 429.01 = 192.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.94/429.01 = 192.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.94x = 429.01 × 192.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.94x = 82,737.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,737.77/310.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.09

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