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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.26, 473.36 and 194.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.26, 473.36 and 194.03 is: 291.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.26 : 473.36 = 194.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.26/473.36 = 194.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.26x = 473.36 × 194.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.26x = 91,842.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,842.70/315.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.33

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