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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.01, 470.34 and 191.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.01, 470.34 and 191.97 is: 287.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.01 : 470.34 = 191.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.01/470.34 = 191.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.01x = 470.34 × 191.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.01x = 90,291.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,291.17/314.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.54

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