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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.12, 466.49 and 189.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.12, 466.49 and 189.20 is: 283.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.12 : 466.49 = 189.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.12/466.49 = 189.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.12x = 466.49 × 189.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.12x = 88,258.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,258.96/311.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.68

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