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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.61, 470.50 and 190.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.61, 470.50 and 190.31 is: 285.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.61 : 470.50 = 190.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.61/470.50 = 190.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.61x = 470.50 × 190.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.61x = 89,538.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,538.03/313.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.51

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