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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.44, 469.32 and 191.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.44, 469.32 and 191.52 is: 286.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.44 : 469.32 = 191.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.44/469.32 = 191.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.44x = 469.32 × 191.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.44x = 89,884.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,884.17/313.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.77

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