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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.13, 475.16 and 195.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.13, 475.16 and 195.50 is: 292.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.13 : 475.16 = 195.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.13/475.16 = 195.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.13x = 475.16 × 195.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.13x = 92,890.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,890.43/317.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.91

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