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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.62, 464.97 and 194.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.62, 464.97 and 194.66 is: 291.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.62 : 464.97 = 194.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.62/464.97 = 194.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.62x = 464.97 × 194.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.62x = 90,511.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,511.21/310.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.39

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