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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.30, 469.06 and 196.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.30, 469.06 and 196.94 is: 295.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.30 : 469.06 = 196.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.30/469.06 = 196.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.30x = 469.06 × 196.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.30x = 92,376.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,376.68/312.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.79

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