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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.63, 468.41 and 191.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.63, 468.41 and 191.00 is: 286.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.63 : 468.41 = 191.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.63/468.41 = 191.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.63x = 468.41 × 191.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.63x = 89,463.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,463.01/312.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.16

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