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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.18, 469.97 and 191.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.18, 469.97 and 191.41 is: 287.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.18 : 469.97 = 191.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.18/469.97 = 191.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.18x = 469.97 × 191.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.18x = 89,956.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,956.96/313.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.24

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