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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.28, 475.94 and 194.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.28, 475.94 and 194.08 is: 291.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.28 : 475.94 = 194.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.28/475.94 = 194.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.28x = 475.94 × 194.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.28x = 92,370.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,370.44/317.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.13

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