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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.68, 466.77 and 189.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.68, 466.77 and 189.67 is: 284.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.68 : 466.77 = 189.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.68/466.77 = 189.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.68x = 466.77 × 189.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.68x = 88,532.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,532.27/311.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.05

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