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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.08, 476.30 and 195.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.08, 476.30 and 195.64 is: 293.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.08 : 476.30 = 195.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.08/476.30 = 195.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.08x = 476.30 × 195.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.08x = 93,183.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,183.33/317.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.88

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