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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.03, 467.28 and 196.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.03, 467.28 and 196.29 is: 293.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.03 : 467.28 = 196.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.03/467.28 = 196.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.03x = 467.28 × 196.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.03x = 91,722.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,722.39/312.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.95

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