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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.92, 472.84 and 193.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.92, 472.84 and 193.58 is: 289.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.92 : 472.84 = 193.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.92/472.84 = 193.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.92x = 472.84 × 193.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.92x = 91,532.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,532.37/315.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.73

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