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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.52, 472.64 and 193.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.52, 472.64 and 193.44 is: 289.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.52 : 472.64 = 193.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.52/472.64 = 193.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.52x = 472.64 × 193.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.52x = 91,427.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,427.48/315.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.77

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