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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.62, 468.73 and 190.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.62, 468.73 and 190.70 is: 285.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.62 : 468.73 = 190.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.62/468.73 = 190.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.62x = 468.73 × 190.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.62x = 89,386.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,386.81/312.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.93

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