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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.72, 477.36 and 196.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.72, 477.36 and 196.77 is: 294.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.72 : 477.36 = 196.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.72/477.36 = 196.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.72x = 477.36 × 196.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.72x = 93,930.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,930.13/318.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.71

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