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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.65, 465.72 and 188.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.65, 465.72 and 188.88 is: 283.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.65 : 465.72 = 188.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.65/465.72 = 188.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.65x = 465.72 × 188.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.65x = 87,965.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,965.19/310.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.16

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