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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.20, 477.74 and 196.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.20, 477.74 and 196.09 is: 294.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.20 : 477.74 = 196.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.20/477.74 = 196.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.20x = 477.74 × 196.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.20x = 93,679.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,679.33/318.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.41

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