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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.50, 474.76 and 195.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.50, 474.76 and 195.48 is: 293.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.50 : 474.76 = 195.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.50/474.76 = 195.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.50x = 474.76 × 195.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.50x = 92,806.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,806.08/316.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.23

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