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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.67, 478.59 and 197.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.67, 478.59 and 197.10 is: 295.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.67 : 478.59 = 197.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.67/478.59 = 197.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.67x = 478.59 × 197.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.67x = 94,330.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,330.09/319.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.09

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