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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.76, 477.10 and 197.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.76, 477.10 and 197.12 is: 295.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.76 : 477.10 = 197.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.76/477.10 = 197.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.76x = 477.10 × 197.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.76x = 94,045.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,045.95/318.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.04

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