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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.03, 474.92 and 195.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.03, 474.92 and 195.53 is: 292.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.03 : 474.92 = 195.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.03/474.92 = 195.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.03x = 474.92 × 195.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.03x = 92,860.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,860.13/317.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.91

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