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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.02, 470.31 and 192.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.02, 470.31 and 192.10 is: 287.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.02 : 470.31 = 192.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.02/470.31 = 192.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.02x = 470.31 × 192.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.02x = 90,346.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,346.55/314.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.71

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