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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.90, 470.01 and 191.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.90, 470.01 and 191.22 is: 287.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.90 : 470.01 = 191.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.90/470.01 = 191.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.90x = 470.01 × 191.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.90x = 89,875.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,875.31/312.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.23

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