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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.10, 465.21 and 188.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.10, 465.21 and 188.22 is: 282.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.10 : 465.21 = 188.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.10/465.21 = 188.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.10x = 465.21 × 188.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.10x = 87,561.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,561.83/310.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.37

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