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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.65, 475.64 and 194.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.65, 475.64 and 194.97 is: 292.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.65 : 475.64 = 194.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.65/475.64 = 194.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.65x = 475.64 × 194.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.65x = 92,735.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,735.53/316.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.86

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