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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.88, 472.44 and 193.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.88, 472.44 and 193.23 is: 289.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.88 : 472.44 = 193.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.88/472.44 = 193.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.88x = 472.44 × 193.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.88x = 91,288.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,288.62/314.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.92

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