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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.19, 466.11 and 188.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.19, 466.11 and 188.48 is: 283.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.19 : 466.11 = 188.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.19/466.11 = 188.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.19x = 466.11 × 188.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.19x = 87,852.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,852.41/310.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.22

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