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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.32, 475.11 and 194.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.32, 475.11 and 194.82 is: 292.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.32 : 475.11 = 194.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.32/475.11 = 194.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.32x = 475.11 × 194.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.32x = 92,560.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,560.93/316.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.62

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