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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.40, 469.01 and 196.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.40, 469.01 and 196.53 is: 295.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.40 : 469.01 = 196.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.40/469.01 = 196.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.40x = 469.01 × 196.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.40x = 92,174.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,174.54/312.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.05

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