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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.51, 469.44 and 190.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.51, 469.44 and 190.85 is: 286.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.51 : 469.44 = 190.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.51/469.44 = 190.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.51x = 469.44 × 190.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.51x = 89,590.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,590.28/312.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.68

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