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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.60, 466.89 and 189.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.60, 466.89 and 189.50 is: 283.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.60 : 466.89 = 189.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.60/466.89 = 189.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.60x = 466.89 × 189.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.60x = 88,472.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,472.37/311.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.93

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