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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.80, 464.16 and 188.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.80, 464.16 and 188.12 is: 281.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.80 : 464.16 = 188.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.80/464.16 = 188.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.80x = 464.16 × 188.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.80x = 87,317.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,317.78/309.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.85

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