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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.57, 475.29 and 194.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.57, 475.29 and 194.44 is: 291.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.57 : 475.29 = 194.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.57/475.29 = 194.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.57x = 475.29 × 194.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.57x = 92,415.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,415.39/316.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.93

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