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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.01, 468.78 and 197.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.01, 468.78 and 197.11 is: 295.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.01 : 468.78 = 197.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.01/468.78 = 197.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.01x = 468.78 × 197.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.01x = 92,400.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,400.31/313.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.20

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