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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.72, 477.81 and 196.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.72, 477.81 and 196.71 is: 294.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.72 : 477.81 = 196.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.72/477.81 = 196.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.72x = 477.81 × 196.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.72x = 93,990.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,990.01/318.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.90

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