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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.95, 467.01 and 189.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.95, 467.01 and 189.39 is: 283.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.95 : 467.01 = 189.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.95/467.01 = 189.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.95x = 467.01 × 189.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.95x = 88,444.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,444.83/311.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.52

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