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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.30, 470.95 and 192.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.30, 470.95 and 192.20 is: 287.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.30 : 470.95 = 192.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.30/470.95 = 192.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.30x = 470.95 × 192.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.30x = 90,513.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,513.27/314.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.98

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