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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.98, 429.16 and 186.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.98, 429.16 and 186.69 is: 257.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.98 : 429.16 = 186.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.98/429.16 = 186.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.98x = 429.16 × 186.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.98x = 80,121.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,121.72/310.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.65

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