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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.95, 429.03 and 186.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.95, 429.03 and 186.57 is: 257.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.95 : 429.03 = 186.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.95/429.03 = 186.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.95x = 429.03 × 186.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.95x = 80,044.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,044.13/310.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.42

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