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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.81, 474.23 and 194.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.81, 474.23 and 194.84 is: 292.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.81 : 474.23 = 194.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.81/474.23 = 194.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.81x = 474.23 × 194.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.81x = 92,397.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,397.50/315.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.58

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