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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.61, 469.94 and 191.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.61, 469.94 and 191.97 is: 287.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.61 : 469.94 = 191.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.61/469.94 = 191.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.61x = 469.94 × 191.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.61x = 90,213.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,213.42/313.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.67

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