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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.39, 475.56 and 195.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.39, 475.56 and 195.39 is: 292.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.39 : 475.56 = 195.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.39/475.56 = 195.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.39x = 475.56 × 195.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.39x = 92,919.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,919.67/317.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.77

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