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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.62, 469.46 and 191.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.62, 469.46 and 191.48 is: 286.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.62 : 469.46 = 191.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.62/469.46 = 191.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.62x = 469.46 × 191.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.62x = 89,892.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,892.20/313.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.63

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