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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.77, 474.09 and 195.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.77, 474.09 and 195.12 is: 292.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.77 : 474.09 = 195.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.77/474.09 = 195.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.77x = 474.09 × 195.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.77x = 92,504.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,504.44/316.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.02

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