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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.15, 472.02 and 193.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.15, 472.02 and 193.04 is: 289.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.15 : 472.02 = 193.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.15/472.02 = 193.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.15x = 472.02 × 193.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.15x = 91,118.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,118.74/315.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.13

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