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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316, 474.20 and 191.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316, 474.20 and 191.04 is: 286.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316 : 474.20 = 191.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316/474.20 = 191.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316x = 474.20 × 191.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316x = 90,591.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,591.17/316
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.68

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