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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.40, 470.07 and 192.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.40, 470.07 and 192.44 is: 288.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.40 : 470.07 = 192.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.40/470.07 = 192.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.40x = 470.07 × 192.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.40x = 90,461.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,461.45/313.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.64

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