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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.67, 472.82 and 193.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.67, 472.82 and 193.57 is: 289.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.67 : 472.82 = 193.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.67/472.82 = 193.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.67x = 472.82 × 193.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.67x = 91,523.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,523.77/315.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.93

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