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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.99, 468.63 and 191.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.99, 468.63 and 191.07 is: 286.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.99 : 468.63 = 191.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.99/468.63 = 191.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.99x = 468.63 × 191.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.99x = 89,541.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,541.13/312.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.08

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