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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.51, 477.07 and 196.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.51, 477.07 and 196.40 is: 294.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.51 : 477.07 = 196.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.51/477.07 = 196.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.51x = 477.07 × 196.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.51x = 93,697.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,697.25/318.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.17

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