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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311, 428.97 and 186.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311, 428.97 and 186.56 is: 257.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311 : 428.97 = 186.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311/428.97 = 186.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311x = 428.97 × 186.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311x = 80,028.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,028.64/311
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.33

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