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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.89, 472.23 and 193.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.89, 472.23 and 193.13 is: 289.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.89 : 472.23 = 193.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.89/472.23 = 193.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.89x = 472.23 × 193.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.89x = 91,203.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,203.85/314.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.64

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