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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.37, 466.74 and 195.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.37, 466.74 and 195.89 is: 293.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.37 : 466.74 = 195.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.37/466.74 = 195.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.37x = 466.74 × 195.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.37x = 91,431.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,431.01/311.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.64

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