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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.13, 476.65 and 196.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.13, 476.65 and 196.50 is: 294.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.13 : 476.65 = 196.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.13/476.65 = 196.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.13x = 476.65 × 196.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.13x = 93,661.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,661.73/318.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.41

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