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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.10, 463.98 and 191.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.10, 463.98 and 191.40 is: 286.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.10 : 463.98 = 191.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.10/463.98 = 191.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.10x = 463.98 × 191.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.10x = 88,803.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,803.66/310.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.37

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