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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.12, 475.96 and 195.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.12, 475.96 and 195.62 is: 293.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.12 : 475.96 = 195.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.12/475.96 = 195.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.12x = 475.96 × 195.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.12x = 93,107.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,107.30/317.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.60

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