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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.74, 473.76 and 194.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.74, 473.76 and 194.24 is: 291.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.74 : 473.76 = 194.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.74/473.76 = 194.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.74x = 473.76 × 194.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.74x = 92,024.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,024.33/315.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.45

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