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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.07, 465.09 and 188.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.07, 465.09 and 188.08 is: 282.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.07 : 465.09 = 188.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.07/465.09 = 188.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.07x = 465.09 × 188.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.07x = 87,473.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,473.94/310.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.11

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