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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.60, 477.18 and 196.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.60, 477.18 and 196.38 is: 294.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.60 : 477.18 = 196.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.60/477.18 = 196.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.60x = 477.18 × 196.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.60x = 93,708.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,708.61/318.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.13

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