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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.67, 465.03 and 188.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.67, 465.03 and 188.54 is: 282.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.67 : 465.03 = 188.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.67/465.03 = 188.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.67x = 465.03 × 188.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.67x = 87,676.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,676.76/310.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.22

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