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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.94, 472.50 and 193.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.94, 472.50 and 193.36 is: 289.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.94 : 472.50 = 193.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.94/472.50 = 193.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.94x = 472.50 × 193.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.94x = 91,362.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,362.60/315.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.18

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