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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.18, 472.79 and 192.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.18, 472.79 and 192.62 is: 288.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.18 : 472.79 = 192.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.18/472.79 = 192.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.18x = 472.79 × 192.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.18x = 91,065.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,065.48/315.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.93

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