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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.44, 465.84 and 189.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.44, 465.84 and 189.12 is: 283.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.44 : 465.84 = 189.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.44/465.84 = 189.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.44x = 465.84 × 189.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.44x = 88,099.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,099.66/310.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.79

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