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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.51, 469.53 and 191.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.51, 469.53 and 191.50 is: 286.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.51 : 469.53 = 191.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.51/469.53 = 191.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.51x = 469.53 × 191.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.51x = 89,915.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,915.00/313.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.80

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