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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.17, 467.90 and 190.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.17, 467.90 and 190.17 is: 285.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.17 : 467.90 = 190.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.17/467.90 = 190.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.17x = 467.90 × 190.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.17x = 88,978.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,978.68/312.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.03

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