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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.62, 470.22 and 191.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.62, 470.22 and 191.85 is: 287.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.62 : 470.22 = 191.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.62/470.22 = 191.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.62x = 470.22 × 191.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.62x = 90,211.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,211.71/313.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.65

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