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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.89, 469.34 and 189.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.89, 469.34 and 189.53 is: 284.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.89 : 469.34 = 189.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.89/469.34 = 189.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.89x = 469.34 × 189.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.89x = 88,951.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,951.66/312.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.29

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