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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.68, 469.80 and 191.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.68, 469.80 and 191.64 is: 287.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.68 : 469.80 = 191.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.68/469.80 = 191.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.68x = 469.80 × 191.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.68x = 90,032.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,032.47/313.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.02

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