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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.46, 470.19 and 191.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.46, 470.19 and 191.69 is: 287.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.46 : 470.19 = 191.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.46/470.19 = 191.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.46x = 470.19 × 191.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.46x = 90,131.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,131.10/313.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.53

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