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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.43, 479.20 and 197.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.43, 479.20 and 197.53 is: 296.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.43 : 479.20 = 197.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.43/479.20 = 197.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.43x = 479.20 × 197.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.43x = 94,653.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,653.98/319.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.32

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