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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.24, 473.79 and 194.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.24, 473.79 and 194.26 is: 291.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.24 : 473.79 = 194.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.24/473.79 = 194.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.24x = 473.79 × 194.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.24x = 92,038.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,038.45/316.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.04

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