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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.02, 472.86 and 192.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.02, 472.86 and 192.18 is: 287.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.02 : 472.86 = 192.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.02/472.86 = 192.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.02x = 472.86 × 192.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.02x = 90,874.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,874.23/316.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.56

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