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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.58, 470.08 and 191.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.58, 470.08 and 191.58 is: 287.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.58 : 470.08 = 191.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.58/470.08 = 191.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.58x = 470.08 × 191.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.58x = 90,057.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,057.93/313.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.19

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