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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.21, 477.59 and 194.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.21, 477.59 and 194.96 is: 292.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.21 : 477.59 = 194.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.21/477.59 = 194.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.21x = 477.59 × 194.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.21x = 93,107.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,107.58/318.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.60

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