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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.87, 465.66 and 195.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.87, 465.66 and 195.37 is: 292.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.87 : 465.66 = 195.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.87/465.66 = 195.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.87x = 465.66 × 195.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.87x = 90,975.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,975.99/310.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.65

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