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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.86, 469.58 and 197.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.86, 469.58 and 197.51 is: 296.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.86 : 469.58 = 197.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.86/469.58 = 197.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.86x = 469.58 × 197.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.86x = 92,743.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,743.41/312.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.44

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