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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.13, 464.28 and 194.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.13, 464.28 and 194.25 is: 290.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.13 : 464.28 = 194.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.13/464.28 = 194.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.13x = 464.28 × 194.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.13x = 90,185.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,185.88/310.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.80

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