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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.78, 470.04 and 192.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.78, 470.04 and 192.28 is: 288.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.78 : 470.04 = 192.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.78/470.04 = 192.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.78x = 470.04 × 192.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.78x = 90,379.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,379.29/313.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.03

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