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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.14, 472.69 and 193.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.14, 472.69 and 193.42 is: 290.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.14 : 472.69 = 193.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.14/472.69 = 193.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.14x = 472.69 × 193.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.14x = 91,427.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,427.70/315.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.12

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