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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.97, 472.67 and 192.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.97, 472.67 and 192.86 is: 289.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.97 : 472.67 = 192.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.97/472.67 = 192.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.97x = 472.67 × 192.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.97x = 91,159.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,159.14/314.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.42

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