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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.50, 475.07 and 195

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.50, 475.07 and 195 is: 292.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.50 : 475.07 = 195 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.50/475.07 = 195/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.50x = 475.07 × 195
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.50x = 92,637.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,637.68/316.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.69

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