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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.16, 466.51 and 189.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.16, 466.51 and 189.40 is: 283.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.16 : 466.51 = 189.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.16/466.51 = 189.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.16x = 466.51 × 189.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.16x = 88,356.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,356.05/311.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.96

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