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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.54, 466.76 and 187.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.54, 466.76 and 187.90 is: 281.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.54 : 466.76 = 187.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.54/466.76 = 187.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.54x = 466.76 × 187.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.54x = 87,703.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,703.51/311.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.52

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