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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.95, 474.96 and 194.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.95, 474.96 and 194.85 is: 291.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.95 : 474.96 = 194.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.95/474.96 = 194.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.95x = 474.96 × 194.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.95x = 92,545.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,545.96/316.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.99

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