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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.94, 466.74 and 188.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.94, 466.74 and 188.62 is: 282.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.94 : 466.74 = 188.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.94/466.74 = 188.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.94x = 466.74 × 188.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.94x = 88,036.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,036.50/311.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.22

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