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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.98, 470.76 and 192.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.98, 470.76 and 192.48 is: 288.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.98 : 470.76 = 192.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.98/470.76 = 192.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.98x = 470.76 × 192.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.98x = 90,611.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,611.88/313.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.59

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