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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.61, 472.26 and 193.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.61, 472.26 and 193.19 is: 289.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.61 : 472.26 = 193.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.61/472.26 = 193.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.61x = 472.26 × 193.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.61x = 91,232.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,232.64/314.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.99

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