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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.01, 469.62 and 191.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.01, 469.62 and 191.36 is: 287.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.01 : 469.62 = 191.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.01/469.62 = 191.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.01x = 469.62 × 191.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.01x = 89,864.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,864.14/313.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.10

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