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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.91, 475.89 and 195.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.91, 475.89 and 195.94 is: 294.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.91 : 475.89 = 195.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.91/475.89 = 195.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.91x = 475.89 × 195.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.91x = 93,245.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,245.40/316.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.24

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