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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.16, 475.17 and 195.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.16, 475.17 and 195.03 is: 292.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.16 : 475.17 = 195.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.16/475.17 = 195.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.16x = 475.17 × 195.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.16x = 92,672.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,672.41/317.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.19

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