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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.03, 464.70 and 188.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.03, 464.70 and 188.38 is: 282.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.03 : 464.70 = 188.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.03/464.70 = 188.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.03x = 464.70 × 188.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.03x = 87,540.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,540.19/310.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.36

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