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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.16, 478.02 and 197.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.16, 478.02 and 197.04 is: 295.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.16 : 478.02 = 197.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.16/478.02 = 197.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.16x = 478.02 × 197.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.16x = 94,189.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,189.06/319.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.12

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