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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.15, 464.29 and 188.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.15, 464.29 and 188.04 is: 281.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.15 : 464.29 = 188.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.15/464.29 = 188.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.15x = 464.29 × 188.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.15x = 87,305.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,305.09/310.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.49

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