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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.92, 469.12 and 191.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.92, 469.12 and 191.16 is: 286.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.92 : 469.12 = 191.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.92/469.12 = 191.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.92x = 469.12 × 191.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.92x = 89,676.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,676.98/312.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.58

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