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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.70, 469.81 and 197.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.70, 469.81 and 197.80 is: 296.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.70 : 469.81 = 197.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.70/469.81 = 197.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.70x = 469.81 × 197.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.70x = 92,927.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,927.34/313.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.23

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