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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.13, 473.76 and 194.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.13, 473.76 and 194.46 is: 291.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.13 : 473.76 = 194.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.13/473.76 = 194.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.13x = 473.76 × 194.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.13x = 92,127.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,127.37/316.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.43

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