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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.85, 468.45 and 190.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.85, 468.45 and 190.87 is: 285.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.85 : 468.45 = 190.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.85/468.45 = 190.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.85x = 468.45 × 190.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.85x = 89,413.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,413.05/312.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.80

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