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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.64, 478.56 and 197.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.64, 478.56 and 197.60 is: 295.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.64 : 478.56 = 197.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.64/478.56 = 197.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.64x = 478.56 × 197.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.64x = 94,563.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,563.46/319.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.84

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