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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.09, 473.32 and 193.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.09, 473.32 and 193.98 is: 290.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.09 : 473.32 = 193.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.09/473.32 = 193.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.09x = 473.32 × 193.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.09x = 91,814.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,814.61/316.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.47

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