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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.60, 475.86 and 195.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.60, 475.86 and 195.92 is: 293.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.60 : 475.86 = 195.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.60/475.86 = 195.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.60x = 475.86 × 195.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.60x = 93,230.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,230.49/317.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.55

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