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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.74, 468.04 and 190.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.74, 468.04 and 190.94 is: 285.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.74 : 468.04 = 190.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.74/468.04 = 190.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.74x = 468.04 × 190.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.74x = 89,367.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,367.56/312.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.76

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