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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.71, 468.78 and 196.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.71, 468.78 and 196.81 is: 295.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.71 : 468.78 = 196.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.71/468.78 = 196.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.71x = 468.78 × 196.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.71x = 92,261.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,261.30/312.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.04

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