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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.27, 473.71 and 194.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.27, 473.71 and 194.16 is: 290.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.27 : 473.71 = 194.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.27/473.71 = 194.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.27x = 473.71 × 194.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.27x = 91,975.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,975.53/316.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.81

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