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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.43, 473.04 and 193.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.43, 473.04 and 193.73 is: 290.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.43 : 473.04 = 193.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.43/473.04 = 193.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.43x = 473.04 × 193.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.43x = 91,639.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,639.67/315.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.53

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