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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.17, 468.18 and 190.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.17, 468.18 and 190.01 is: 284.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.17 : 468.18 = 190.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.17/468.18 = 190.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.17x = 468.18 × 190.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.17x = 88,957.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,957.93/312.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.97

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