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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.96, 469.89 and 191.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.96, 469.89 and 191.46 is: 287.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.96 : 469.89 = 191.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.96/469.89 = 191.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.96x = 469.89 × 191.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.96x = 89,965.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,965.14/312.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.47

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