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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.60, 474.24 and 194.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.60, 474.24 and 194.16 is: 291.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.60 : 474.24 = 194.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.60/474.24 = 194.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.60x = 474.24 × 194.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.60x = 92,078.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,078.44/315.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.76

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