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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.12, 469.32 and 191.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.12, 469.32 and 191.44 is: 286.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.12 : 469.32 = 191.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.12/469.32 = 191.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.12x = 469.32 × 191.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.12x = 89,846.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,846.62/313.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.94

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