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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.36, 465.92 and 195.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.36, 465.92 and 195.08 is: 292.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.36 : 465.92 = 195.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.36/465.92 = 195.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.36x = 465.92 × 195.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.36x = 90,891.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,891.67/310.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.86

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