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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.56, 476.39 and 194.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.56, 476.39 and 194.24 is: 291.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.56 : 476.39 = 194.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.56/476.39 = 194.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.56x = 476.39 × 194.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.56x = 92,533.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,533.99/317.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.39

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