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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.30, 474.41 and 194.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.30, 474.41 and 194.35 is: 291.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.30 : 474.41 = 194.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.30/474.41 = 194.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.30x = 474.41 × 194.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.30x = 92,200.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,200.88/316.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.50

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