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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.98, 429.04 and 186.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.98, 429.04 and 186.68 is: 257.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.98 : 429.04 = 186.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.98/429.04 = 186.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.98x = 429.04 × 186.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.98x = 80,094.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,094.49/310.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.55

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