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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.91, 465.62 and 188.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.91, 465.62 and 188.87 is: 282.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.91 : 465.62 = 188.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.91/465.62 = 188.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.91x = 465.62 × 188.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.91x = 87,938.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,938.38/310.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.85

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