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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.69, 466.08 and 187.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.69, 466.08 and 187.39 is: 281.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.69 : 466.08 = 187.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.69/466.08 = 187.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.69x = 466.08 × 187.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.69x = 87,338.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,338.73/310.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.11

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