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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.05, 467.72 and 190.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.05, 467.72 and 190.04 is: 284.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.05 : 467.72 = 190.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.05/467.72 = 190.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.05x = 467.72 × 190.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.05x = 88,884.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,884.56/312.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.85

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