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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.33, 466.96 and 189.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.33, 466.96 and 189.56 is: 284.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.33 : 466.96 = 189.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.33/466.96 = 189.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.33x = 466.96 × 189.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.33x = 88,514.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,514.13/311.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.31

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