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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.71, 478.92 and 196.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.71, 478.92 and 196.16 is: 293.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.71 : 478.92 = 196.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.71/478.92 = 196.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.71x = 478.92 × 196.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.71x = 93,942.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,942.55/319.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.84

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