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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.46, 467.64 and 189.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.46, 467.64 and 189.96 is: 285.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.46 : 467.64 = 189.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.46/467.64 = 189.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.46x = 467.64 × 189.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.46x = 88,832.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,832.89/311.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.21

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