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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.62, 470.96 and 192.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.62, 470.96 and 192.48 is: 288.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.62 : 470.96 = 192.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.62/470.96 = 192.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.62x = 470.96 × 192.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.62x = 90,650.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,650.38/314.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.13

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