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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.57, 468.99 and 190.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.57, 468.99 and 190.89 is: 286.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.57 : 468.99 = 190.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.57/468.99 = 190.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.57x = 468.99 × 190.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.57x = 89,525.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,525.50/312.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.42

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