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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.47, 476.07 and 195.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.47, 476.07 and 195.70 is: 293.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.47 : 476.07 = 195.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.47/476.07 = 195.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.47x = 476.07 × 195.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.47x = 93,166.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,166.90/317.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.47

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