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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.05, 464.85 and 188.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.05, 464.85 and 188.29 is: 282.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.05 : 464.85 = 188.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.05/464.85 = 188.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.05x = 464.85 × 188.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.05x = 87,526.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,526.61/310.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.30

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