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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.32, 474.93 and 194.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.32, 474.93 and 194.22 is: 291.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.32 : 474.93 = 194.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.32/474.93 = 194.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.32x = 474.93 × 194.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.32x = 92,240.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,240.90/316.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.61

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