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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.02, 465.91 and 189.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.02, 465.91 and 189.52 is: 283.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.02 : 465.91 = 189.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.02/465.91 = 189.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.02x = 465.91 × 189.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.02x = 88,299.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,299.26/311.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.90

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