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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.56, 469.58 and 191.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.56, 469.58 and 191.45 is: 286.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.56 : 469.58 = 191.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.56/469.58 = 191.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.56x = 469.58 × 191.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.56x = 89,901.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,901.09/313.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.71

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