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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.46, 475.67 and 194.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.46, 475.67 and 194.00 is: 290.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.46 : 475.67 = 194.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.46/475.67 = 194.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.46x = 475.67 × 194.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.46x = 92,276.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,276.63/317.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.67

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