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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.55, 467.02 and 196.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.55, 467.02 and 196.08 is: 293.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.55 : 467.02 = 196.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.55/467.02 = 196.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.55x = 467.02 × 196.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.55x = 91,573.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,573.85/311.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.93

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