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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.95, 469.55 and 191.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.95, 469.55 and 191.30 is: 287.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.95 : 469.55 = 191.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.95/469.55 = 191.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.95x = 469.55 × 191.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.95x = 89,824.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,824.92/312.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.03

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