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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.98, 428.96 and 193.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.98, 428.96 and 193.01 is: 266.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.98 : 428.96 = 193.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.98/428.96 = 193.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.98x = 428.96 × 193.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.98x = 82,793.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,793.57/310.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.23

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