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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.62, 475.46 and 195.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.62, 475.46 and 195.48 is: 292.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.62 : 475.46 = 195.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.62/475.46 = 195.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.62x = 475.46 × 195.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.62x = 92,942.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,942.92/317.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.62

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