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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.85, 466.97 and 189.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.85, 466.97 and 189.95 is: 284.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.85 : 466.97 = 189.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.85/466.97 = 189.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.85x = 466.97 × 189.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.85x = 88,697.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,697.67/311.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.42

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