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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.54, 470.03 and 197.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.54, 470.03 and 197.90 is: 296.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.54 : 470.03 = 197.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.54/470.03 = 197.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.54x = 470.03 × 197.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.54x = 93,018.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,018.94/313.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.67

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