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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.15, 479.18 and 197.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.15, 479.18 and 197.51 is: 296.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.15 : 479.18 = 197.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.15/479.18 = 197.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.15x = 479.18 × 197.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.15x = 94,640.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,640.94/319.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.54

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