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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.02, 474.84 and 194.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.02, 474.84 and 194.90 is: 291.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.02 : 474.84 = 194.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.02/474.84 = 194.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.02x = 474.84 × 194.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.02x = 92,546.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,546.32/317.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.93

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