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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.60, 469.88 and 197.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.60, 469.88 and 197.76 is: 296.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.60 : 469.88 = 197.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.60/469.88 = 197.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.60x = 469.88 × 197.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.60x = 92,923.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,923.47/313.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.31

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