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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.51, 475.06 and 195.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.51, 475.06 and 195.01 is: 292.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.51 : 475.06 = 195.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.51/475.06 = 195.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.51x = 475.06 × 195.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.51x = 92,641.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,641.45/316.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.70

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