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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.97, 469.74 and 191.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.97, 469.74 and 191.66 is: 286.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.97 : 469.74 = 191.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.97/469.74 = 191.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.97x = 469.74 × 191.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.97x = 90,030.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,030.37/313.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.75

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