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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.90, 467.57 and 190.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.90, 467.57 and 190.26 is: 285.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.90 : 467.57 = 190.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.90/467.57 = 190.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.90x = 467.57 × 190.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.90x = 88,960.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,960.34/311.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.23

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