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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.19, 478.76 and 197.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.19, 478.76 and 197.42 is: 296.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.19 : 478.76 = 197.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.19/478.76 = 197.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.19x = 478.76 × 197.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.19x = 94,517.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,517.01/319.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.11

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