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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.26, 468.34 and 190.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.26, 468.34 and 190.49 is: 285.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.26 : 468.34 = 190.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.26/468.34 = 190.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.26x = 468.34 × 190.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.26x = 89,211.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,211.27/312.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.70

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