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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.52, 475.20 and 195.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.52, 475.20 and 195.48 is: 292.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.52 : 475.20 = 195.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.52/475.20 = 195.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.52x = 475.20 × 195.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.52x = 92,892.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,892.10/317.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.56

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