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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.59, 470.25 and 191.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.59, 470.25 and 191.91 is: 287.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.59 : 470.25 = 191.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.59/470.25 = 191.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.59x = 470.25 × 191.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.59x = 90,245.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,245.68/313.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.78

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