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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.20, 473.12 and 192.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.20, 473.12 and 192.36 is: 287.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.20 : 473.12 = 192.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.20/473.12 = 192.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.20x = 473.12 × 192.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.20x = 91,009.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,009.36/316.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.82

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