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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.62, 478.67 and 197.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.62, 478.67 and 197.52 is: 295.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.62 : 478.67 = 197.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.62/478.67 = 197.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.62x = 478.67 × 197.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.62x = 94,545.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,545.00/319.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.80

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