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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.75, 467.37 and 190.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.75, 467.37 and 190.15 is: 285.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.75 : 467.37 = 190.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.75/467.37 = 190.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.75x = 467.37 × 190.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.75x = 88,869.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,869.24/311.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.07

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