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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.48, 466.86 and 188.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.48, 466.86 and 188.11 is: 281.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.48 : 466.86 = 188.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.48/466.86 = 188.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.48x = 466.86 × 188.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.48x = 87,819.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,819.87/311.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.95

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