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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.64, 476.56 and 195.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.64, 476.56 and 195.98 is: 294.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.64 : 476.56 = 195.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.64/476.56 = 195.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.64x = 476.56 × 195.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.64x = 93,396.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,396.23/317.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.03

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