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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.08, 472.38 and 193.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.08, 472.38 and 193.28 is: 289.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.08 : 472.38 = 193.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.08/472.38 = 193.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.08x = 472.38 × 193.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.08x = 91,301.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,301.61/315.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.77

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