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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.58, 474.39 and 194.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.58, 474.39 and 194.94 is: 292.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.58 : 474.39 = 194.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.58/474.39 = 194.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.58x = 474.39 × 194.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.58x = 92,477.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,477.59/316.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.12

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