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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.04, 478.61 and 195.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.04, 478.61 and 195.62 is: 293.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.04 : 478.61 = 195.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.04/478.61 = 195.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.04x = 478.61 × 195.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.04x = 93,623.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,623.05/319.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.45

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