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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.92, 468.34 and 190.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.92, 468.34 and 190.58 is: 285.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.92 : 468.34 = 190.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.92/468.34 = 190.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.92x = 468.34 × 190.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.92x = 89,256.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,256.24/312.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.24

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