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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.14, 464.27 and 188.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.14, 464.27 and 188.03 is: 281.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.14 : 464.27 = 188.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.14/464.27 = 188.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.14x = 464.27 × 188.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.14x = 87,296.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,296.69/310.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.48

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