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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.81, 473.34 and 193.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.81, 473.34 and 193.79 is: 290.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.81 : 473.34 = 193.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.81/473.34 = 193.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.81x = 473.34 × 193.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.81x = 91,728.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,728.56/315.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.45

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