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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.79, 470.98 and 192.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.79, 470.98 and 192.29 is: 288.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.79 : 470.98 = 192.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.79/470.98 = 192.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.79x = 470.98 × 192.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.79x = 90,562.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,562.63/313.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.61

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