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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.73, 467.07 and 189.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.73, 467.07 and 189.62 is: 284.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.73 : 467.07 = 189.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.73/467.07 = 189.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.73x = 467.07 × 189.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.73x = 88,565.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,565.81/311.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.11

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