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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.84, 473.52 and 193.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.84, 473.52 and 193.84 is: 290.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.84 : 473.52 = 193.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.84/473.52 = 193.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.84x = 473.52 × 193.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.84x = 91,787.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,787.12/315.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.61

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