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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.61, 469.20 and 197.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.61, 469.20 and 197.29 is: 296.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.61 : 469.20 = 197.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.61/469.20 = 197.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.61x = 469.20 × 197.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.61x = 92,568.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,568.47/312.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.11

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