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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.95, 464.89 and 188.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.95, 464.89 and 188.18 is: 282.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.95 : 464.89 = 188.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.95/464.89 = 188.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.95x = 464.89 × 188.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.95x = 87,480.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,480.68/309.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.25

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