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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.40, 476.90 and 196.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.40, 476.90 and 196.29 is: 294.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.40 : 476.90 = 196.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.40/476.90 = 196.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.40x = 476.90 × 196.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.40x = 93,609.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,609.72/318.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.00

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