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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.66, 478.55 and 197.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.66, 478.55 and 197.55 is: 295.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.66 : 478.55 = 197.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.66/478.55 = 197.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.66x = 478.55 × 197.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.66x = 94,535.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,535.16/319.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.74

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