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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.96, 465.92 and 195.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.96, 465.92 and 195.20 is: 292.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.96 : 465.92 = 195.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.96/465.92 = 195.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.96x = 465.92 × 195.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.96x = 90,947.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,947.58/310.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.47

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