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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.98, 469.67 and 191.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.98, 469.67 and 191.21 is: 286.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.98 : 469.67 = 191.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.98/469.67 = 191.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.98x = 469.67 × 191.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.98x = 89,802.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,802.30/312.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.93

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