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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.15, 476.18 and 195.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.15, 476.18 and 195.92 is: 294.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.15 : 476.18 = 195.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.15/476.18 = 195.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.15x = 476.18 × 195.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.15x = 93,291.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,291.29/317.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.16

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