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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.40, 467.97 and 190.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.40, 467.97 and 190.27 is: 285.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.40 : 467.97 = 190.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.40/467.97 = 190.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.40x = 467.97 × 190.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.40x = 89,040.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,040.65/312.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.02

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