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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.96, 473.34 and 194.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.96, 473.34 and 194.16 is: 290.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.96 : 473.34 = 194.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.96/473.34 = 194.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.96x = 473.34 × 194.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.96x = 91,903.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,903.69/315.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.87

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