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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.94, 465.48 and 188.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.94, 465.48 and 188.84 is: 282.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.94 : 465.48 = 188.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.94/465.48 = 188.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.94x = 465.48 × 188.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.94x = 87,901.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,901.24/310.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.70

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