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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.54, 468.26 and 188.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.54, 468.26 and 188.90 is: 283.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.54 : 468.26 = 188.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.54/468.26 = 188.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.54x = 468.26 × 188.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.54x = 88,454.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,454.31/312.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.02

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