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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.96, 471.66 and 192.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.96, 471.66 and 192.52 is: 289.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.96 : 471.66 = 192.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.96/471.66 = 192.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.96x = 471.66 × 192.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.96x = 90,803.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,803.98/313.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.22

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