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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.26, 464.41 and 194.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.26, 464.41 and 194.30 is: 290.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.26 : 464.41 = 194.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.26/464.41 = 194.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.26x = 464.41 × 194.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.26x = 90,234.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,234.86/310.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.84

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