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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.73, 465.53 and 188.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.73, 465.53 and 188.71 is: 282.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.73 : 465.53 = 188.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.73/465.53 = 188.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.73x = 465.53 × 188.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.73x = 87,847.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,847.84/310.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.72

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