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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.48, 466.52 and 189.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.48, 466.52 and 189.64 is: 284.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.48 : 466.52 = 189.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.48/466.52 = 189.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.48x = 466.52 × 189.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.48x = 88,470.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,470.85/311.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.03

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