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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.66, 470.63 and 191.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.66, 470.63 and 191.55 is: 287.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.66 : 470.63 = 191.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.66/470.63 = 191.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.66x = 470.63 × 191.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.66x = 90,149.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,149.18/313.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.41

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