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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.74, 469.53 and 192.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.74, 469.53 and 192.24 is: 287.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.74 : 469.53 = 192.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.74/469.53 = 192.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.74x = 469.53 × 192.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.74x = 90,262.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,262.45/313.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.70

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