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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.67, 475.16 and 194.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.67, 475.16 and 194.87 is: 292.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.67 : 475.16 = 194.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.67/475.16 = 194.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.67x = 475.16 × 194.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.67x = 92,594.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,594.43/316.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.40

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