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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.66, 472.29 and 193.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.66, 472.29 and 193.16 is: 289.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.66 : 472.29 = 193.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.66/472.29 = 193.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.66x = 472.29 × 193.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.66x = 91,227.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,227.54/314.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.92

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