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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.79, 465.90 and 187.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.79, 465.90 and 187.08 is: 280.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.79 : 465.90 = 187.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.79/465.90 = 187.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.79x = 465.90 × 187.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.79x = 87,163.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,163.11/310.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.46

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