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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.41, 465.75 and 194.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.41, 465.75 and 194.94 is: 292.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.41 : 465.75 = 194.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.41/465.75 = 194.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.41x = 465.75 × 194.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.41x = 90,793.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,793.31/310.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.49

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