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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.58, 467.26 and 188.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.58, 467.26 and 188.94 is: 284.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.58 : 467.26 = 188.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.58/467.26 = 188.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.58x = 467.26 × 188.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.58x = 88,284.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,284.10/310.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.26

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