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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.27, 473.37 and 194.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.27, 473.37 and 194.04 is: 291.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.27 : 473.37 = 194.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.27/473.37 = 194.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.27x = 473.37 × 194.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.27x = 91,852.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,852.71/315.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.35

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