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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.23, 479.15 and 197.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.23, 479.15 and 197.73 is: 296.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.23 : 479.15 = 197.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.23/479.15 = 197.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.23x = 479.15 × 197.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.23x = 94,741.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,741.34/319.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.78

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