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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.09, 471.83 and 192.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.09, 471.83 and 192.98 is: 288.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.09 : 471.83 = 192.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.09/471.83 = 192.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.09x = 471.83 × 192.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.09x = 91,053.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,053.97/315.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.98

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