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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.12, 467.28 and 190.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.12, 467.28 and 190.32 is: 284.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.12 : 467.28 = 190.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.12/467.28 = 190.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.12x = 467.28 × 190.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.12x = 88,932.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,932.73/312.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.93

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