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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.60, 474.48 and 194.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.60, 474.48 and 194.68 is: 291.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.60 : 474.48 = 194.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.60/474.48 = 194.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.60x = 474.48 × 194.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.60x = 92,371.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,371.77/316.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.76

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