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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.60, 467.50 and 189.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.60, 467.50 and 189.66 is: 284.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.60 : 467.50 = 189.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.60/467.50 = 189.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.60x = 467.50 × 189.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.60x = 88,666.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,666.05/311.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.55

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