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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.05, 464.22 and 188.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.05, 464.22 and 188.01 is: 281.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.05 : 464.22 = 188.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.05/464.22 = 188.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.05x = 464.22 × 188.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.05x = 87,278.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,278.00/310.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.50

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