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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.04, 474.24 and 194.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.04, 474.24 and 194.60 is: 292.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.04 : 474.24 = 194.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.04/474.24 = 194.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.04x = 474.24 × 194.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.04x = 92,287.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,287.10/316.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.01

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