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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.79, 465.84 and 195.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.79, 465.84 and 195.32 is: 292.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.79 : 465.84 = 195.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.79/465.84 = 195.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.79x = 465.84 × 195.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.79x = 90,985.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,985.54/310.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.76

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