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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311, 466.32 and 195.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311, 466.32 and 195.26 is: 292.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311 : 466.32 = 195.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311/466.32 = 195.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311x = 466.32 × 195.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311x = 91,053.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,053.64/311
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.78

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