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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.10, 469.71 and 197.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.10, 469.71 and 197.58 is: 296.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.10 : 469.71 = 197.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.10/469.71 = 197.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.10x = 469.71 × 197.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.10x = 92,805.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,805.30/313.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.41

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