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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.62, 466.37 and 194.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.62, 466.37 and 194.74 is: 292.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.62 : 466.37 = 194.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.62/466.37 = 194.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.62x = 466.37 × 194.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.62x = 90,820.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,820.89/310.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.39

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