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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.55, 466.91 and 189.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.55, 466.91 and 189.54 is: 284.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.55 : 466.91 = 189.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.55/466.91 = 189.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.55x = 466.91 × 189.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.55x = 88,498.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,498.95/311.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.06

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