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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.04, 469.28 and 197.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.04, 469.28 and 197.40 is: 295.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.04 : 469.28 = 197.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.04/469.28 = 197.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.04x = 469.28 × 197.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.04x = 92,635.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,635.87/313.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.92

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