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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.86, 466.58 and 195.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.86, 466.58 and 195.55 is: 293.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.86 : 466.58 = 195.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.86/466.58 = 195.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.86x = 466.58 × 195.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.86x = 91,239.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,239.04/310.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.51

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