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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.61, 466.02 and 187.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.61, 466.02 and 187.44 is: 281.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.61 : 466.02 = 187.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.61/466.02 = 187.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.61x = 466.02 × 187.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.61x = 87,350.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,350.79/310.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.23

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