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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.26, 465.98 and 195.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.26, 465.98 and 195.36 is: 292.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.26 : 465.98 = 195.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.26/465.98 = 195.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.26x = 465.98 × 195.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.26x = 91,033.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,033.85/311.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.47

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