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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.85, 469.38 and 196.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.85, 469.38 and 196.93 is: 295.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.85 : 469.38 = 196.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.85/469.38 = 196.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.85x = 469.38 × 196.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.85x = 92,432.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,432.66/312.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.46

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