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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.89, 469.64 and 188.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.89, 469.64 and 188.34 is: 281.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.89 : 469.64 = 188.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.89/469.64 = 188.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.89x = 469.64 × 188.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.89x = 88,452.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,452.00/313.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.79

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