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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.35, 476.56 and 194.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.35, 476.56 and 194.63 is: 291.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.35 : 476.56 = 194.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.35/476.56 = 194.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.35x = 476.56 × 194.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.35x = 92,750.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,750.73/318.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.35

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