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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.94, 472.80 and 192.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.94, 472.80 and 192.90 is: 289.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.94 : 472.80 = 192.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.94/472.80 = 192.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.94x = 472.80 × 192.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.94x = 91,203.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,203.12/314.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.59

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