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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.06, 475.68 and 195.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.06, 475.68 and 195.40 is: 293.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.06 : 475.68 = 195.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.06/475.68 = 195.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.06x = 475.68 × 195.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.06x = 92,947.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,947.87/317.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.16

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