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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.07, 472.73 and 193.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.07, 472.73 and 193.42 is: 290.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.07 : 472.73 = 193.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.07/472.73 = 193.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.07x = 472.73 × 193.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.07x = 91,435.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,435.06/315.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.21

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