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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312, 468 and 190.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312, 468 and 190.40 is: 285.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312 : 468 = 190.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312/468 = 190.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312x = 468 × 190.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312x = 89,107.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,107.20/312
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.60

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