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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.16, 465.23 and 188.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.16, 465.23 and 188.25 is: 282.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.16 : 465.23 = 188.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.16/465.23 = 188.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.16x = 465.23 × 188.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.16x = 87,580.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,580.02/310.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.38

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