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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.61, 466.01 and 195.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.61, 466.01 and 195.23 is: 292.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.61 : 466.01 = 195.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.61/466.01 = 195.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.61x = 466.01 × 195.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.61x = 90,979.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,979.13/310.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.90

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