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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.63, 473.56 and 193.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.63, 473.56 and 193.98 is: 291.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.63 : 473.56 = 193.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.63/473.56 = 193.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.63x = 473.56 × 193.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.63x = 91,860.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,860.89/315.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.04

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