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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.59, 473.25 and 193.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.59, 473.25 and 193.91 is: 290.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.59 : 473.25 = 193.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.59/473.25 = 193.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.59x = 473.25 × 193.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.59x = 91,767.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,767.91/315.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.78

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