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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.26, 470.49 and 191.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.26, 470.49 and 191.76 is: 288.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.26 : 470.49 = 191.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.26/470.49 = 191.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.26x = 470.49 × 191.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.26x = 90,221.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,221.16/313.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.01

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