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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.81, 470.34 and 191.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.81, 470.34 and 191.79 is: 287.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.81 : 470.34 = 191.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.81/470.34 = 191.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.81x = 470.34 × 191.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.81x = 90,206.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,206.51/313.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.46

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