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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.32, 467.91 and 190.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.32, 467.91 and 190.51 is: 285.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.32 : 467.91 = 190.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.32/467.91 = 190.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.32x = 467.91 × 190.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.32x = 89,140.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,140.36/312.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.41

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