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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.96, 470.33 and 191.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.96, 470.33 and 191.79 is: 287.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.96 : 470.33 = 191.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.96/470.33 = 191.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.96x = 470.33 × 191.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.96x = 90,204.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,204.59/313.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.31

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