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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.65, 465.24 and 194.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.65, 465.24 and 194.82 is: 291.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.65 : 465.24 = 194.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.65/465.24 = 194.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.65x = 465.24 × 194.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.65x = 90,638.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,638.06/310.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.77

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