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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.62, 474.72 and 194.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.62, 474.72 and 194.85 is: 292.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.62 : 474.72 = 194.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.62/474.72 = 194.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.62x = 474.72 × 194.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.62x = 92,499.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,499.19/316.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.15

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