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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.14, 473.69 and 194.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.14, 473.69 and 194.14 is: 290.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.14 : 473.69 = 194.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.14/473.69 = 194.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.14x = 473.69 × 194.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.14x = 91,961.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,961.21/316.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.89

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