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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.40, 469.74 and 197.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.40, 469.74 and 197.40 is: 295.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.40 : 469.74 = 197.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.40/469.74 = 197.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.40x = 469.74 × 197.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.40x = 92,726.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,726.68/313.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.87

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