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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.58, 468.46 and 190.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.58, 468.46 and 190.68 is: 285.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.58 : 468.46 = 190.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.58/468.46 = 190.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.58x = 468.46 × 190.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.58x = 89,325.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,325.95/312.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.77

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