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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.68, 475.02 and 194.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.68, 475.02 and 194.99 is: 292.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.68 : 475.02 = 194.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.68/475.02 = 194.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.68x = 475.02 × 194.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.68x = 92,621.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,621.77/316.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.48

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