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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.16, 470.05 and 191.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.16, 470.05 and 191.66 is: 287.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.16 : 470.05 = 191.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.16/470.05 = 191.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.16x = 470.05 × 191.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.16x = 90,088.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,088.82/313.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.68

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