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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.90, 475.93 and 195.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.90, 475.93 and 195.80 is: 293.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.90 : 475.93 = 195.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.90/475.93 = 195.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.90x = 475.93 × 195.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.90x = 93,184.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,184.22/317.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.12

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