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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.08, 467.56 and 196.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.08, 467.56 and 196.16 is: 293.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.08 : 467.56 = 196.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.08/467.56 = 196.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.08x = 467.56 × 196.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.08x = 91,716.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,716.57/312.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.89

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