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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.63, 466.29 and 194.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.63, 466.29 and 194.11 is: 290.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.63 : 466.29 = 194.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.63/466.29 = 194.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.63x = 466.29 × 194.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.63x = 90,510.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,510.39/311.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.45

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