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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.02, 464.41 and 188.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.02, 464.41 and 188.52 is: 282.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.02 : 464.41 = 188.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.02/464.41 = 188.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.02x = 464.41 × 188.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.02x = 87,550.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,550.57/310.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.40

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