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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.97, 472.59 and 192.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.97, 472.59 and 192.93 is: 289.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.97 : 472.59 = 192.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.97/472.59 = 192.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.97x = 472.59 × 192.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.97x = 91,176.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,176.79/314.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.48

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