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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.96, 467.32 and 188.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.96, 467.32 and 188.49 is: 282.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.96 : 467.32 = 188.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.96/467.32 = 188.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.96x = 467.32 × 188.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.96x = 88,085.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,085.15/311.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.36

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