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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.53, 468.79 and 190.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.53, 468.79 and 190.86 is: 286.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.53 : 468.79 = 190.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.53/468.79 = 190.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.53x = 468.79 × 190.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.53x = 89,471.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,471.02/312.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.28

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