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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.62, 469.47 and 197.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.62, 469.47 and 197.66 is: 295.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.62 : 469.47 = 197.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.62/469.47 = 197.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.62x = 469.47 × 197.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.62x = 92,795.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,795.44/313.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.88

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