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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.20, 465.64 and 187.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.20, 465.64 and 187.36 is: 280.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.20 : 465.64 = 187.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.20/465.64 = 187.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.20x = 465.64 × 187.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.20x = 87,240.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,240.68/311.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.34

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