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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.12, 468.72 and 197.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.12, 468.72 and 197.16 is: 295.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.12 : 468.72 = 197.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.12/468.72 = 197.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.12x = 468.72 × 197.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.12x = 92,410.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,410.49/313.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.13

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