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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.07, 474.99 and 195.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.07, 474.99 and 195.06 is: 292.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.07 : 474.99 = 195.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.07/474.99 = 195.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.07x = 474.99 × 195.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.07x = 92,651.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,651.55/317.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.21

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