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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.18, 474.36 and 194.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.18, 474.36 and 194.68 is: 292.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.18 : 474.36 = 194.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.18/474.36 = 194.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.18x = 474.36 × 194.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.18x = 92,348.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,348.40/316.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.08

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