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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.58, 466.96 and 189.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.58, 466.96 and 189.68 is: 284.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.58 : 466.96 = 189.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.58/466.96 = 189.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.58x = 466.96 × 189.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.58x = 88,572.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,572.97/311.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.27

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