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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.70, 469.35 and 190.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.70, 469.35 and 190.34 is: 284.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.70 : 469.35 = 190.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.70/469.35 = 190.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.70x = 469.35 × 190.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.70x = 89,336.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,336.08/313.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.78

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