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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.88, 465.92 and 189.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.88, 465.92 and 189.28 is: 283.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.88 : 465.92 = 189.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.88/465.92 = 189.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.88x = 465.92 × 189.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.88x = 88,189.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,189.34/310.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.68

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