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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.72, 466.42 and 187.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.72, 466.42 and 187.60 is: 281.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.72 : 466.42 = 187.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.72/466.42 = 187.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.72x = 466.42 × 187.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.72x = 87,498.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,498.76/310.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.60

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