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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.16, 477.77 and 197.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.16, 477.77 and 197.19 is: 296.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.16 : 477.77 = 197.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.16/477.77 = 197.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.16x = 477.77 × 197.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.16x = 94,211.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,211.47/318.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.11

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