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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.04, 473.70 and 194.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.04, 473.70 and 194.39 is: 291.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.04 : 473.70 = 194.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.04/473.70 = 194.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.04x = 473.70 × 194.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.04x = 92,082.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,082.54/316.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.36

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