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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.42, 473.28 and 193.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.42, 473.28 and 193.61 is: 290.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.42 : 473.28 = 193.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.42/473.28 = 193.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.42x = 473.28 × 193.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.42x = 91,632.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,632.20/315.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.51

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