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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.75, 473.66 and 194.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.75, 473.66 and 194.86 is: 292.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.75 : 473.66 = 194.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.75/473.66 = 194.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.75x = 473.66 × 194.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.75x = 92,297.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,297.39/315.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.31

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