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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.08, 478.08 and 197.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.08, 478.08 and 197.08 is: 295.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.08 : 478.08 = 197.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.08/478.08 = 197.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.08x = 478.08 × 197.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.08x = 94,220.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,220.01/319.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.29

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