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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.44, 475.56 and 195.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.44, 475.56 and 195.76 is: 293.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.44 : 475.56 = 195.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.44/475.56 = 195.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.44x = 475.56 × 195.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.44x = 93,095.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,095.63/317.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.27

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