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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.27, 475.21 and 195.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.27, 475.21 and 195.16 is: 292.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.27 : 475.21 = 195.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.27/475.21 = 195.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.27x = 475.21 × 195.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.27x = 92,741.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,741.98/317.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.31

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