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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.92, 470.68 and 192.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.92, 470.68 and 192.04 is: 287.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.92 : 470.68 = 192.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.92/470.68 = 192.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.92x = 470.68 × 192.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.92x = 90,389.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,389.39/313.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.94

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