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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.52, 469.56 and 191.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.52, 469.56 and 191.60 is: 286.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.52 : 469.56 = 191.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.52/469.56 = 191.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.52x = 469.56 × 191.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.52x = 89,967.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,967.70/313.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.96

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