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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.77, 469.75 and 191.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.77, 469.75 and 191.67 is: 286.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.77 : 469.75 = 191.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.77/469.75 = 191.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.77x = 469.75 × 191.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.77x = 90,035.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,035.10/313.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.94

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