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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.76, 474.52 and 194.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.76, 474.52 and 194.72 is: 291.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.76 : 474.52 = 194.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.76/474.52 = 194.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.76x = 474.52 × 194.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.76x = 92,398.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,398.53/316.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.70

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