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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.02, 473.12 and 193.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.02, 473.12 and 193.92 is: 290.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.02 : 473.12 = 193.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.02/473.12 = 193.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.02x = 473.12 × 193.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.02x = 91,746.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,746.46/316.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.32

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