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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.86, 466.11 and 189.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.86, 466.11 and 189.20 is: 283.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.86 : 466.11 = 189.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.86/466.11 = 189.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.86x = 466.11 × 189.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.86x = 88,189.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,189.18/310.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.69

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