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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310, 463.91 and 194.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310, 463.91 and 194.50 is: 291.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310 : 463.91 = 194.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310/463.91 = 194.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310x = 463.91 × 194.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310x = 90,230.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,230.50/310
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.07

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