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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.15, 474.80 and 195.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.15, 474.80 and 195.04 is: 291.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.15 : 474.80 = 195.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.15/474.80 = 195.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.15x = 474.80 × 195.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.15x = 92,604.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,604.61/317.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.99

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