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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.16, 474.54 and 194.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.16, 474.54 and 194.66 is: 292.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.16 : 474.54 = 194.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.16/474.54 = 194.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.16x = 474.54 × 194.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.16x = 92,373.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,373.96/316.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.17

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