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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.70, 476.10 and 195.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.70, 476.10 and 195.60 is: 293.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.70 : 476.10 = 195.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.70/476.10 = 195.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.70x = 476.10 × 195.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.70x = 93,125.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,125.16/317.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.12

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