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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.60, 475.20 and 195.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.60, 475.20 and 195.10 is: 292.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.60 : 475.20 = 195.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.60/475.20 = 195.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.60x = 475.20 × 195.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.60x = 92,710.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,710.33/316.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.83

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