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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.16, 466.80 and 195.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.16, 466.80 and 195.72 is: 293.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.16 : 466.80 = 195.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.16/466.80 = 195.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.16x = 466.80 × 195.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.16x = 91,362.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,362.10/311.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.62

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