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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.67, 470.75 and 197.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.67, 470.75 and 197.13 is: 294.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.67 : 470.75 = 197.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.67/470.75 = 197.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.67x = 470.75 × 197.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.67x = 92,797.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,797.96/314.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.91

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