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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.48, 473.28 and 188.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.48, 473.28 and 188.04 is: 282.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.48 : 473.28 = 188.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.48/473.28 = 188.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.48x = 473.28 × 188.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.48x = 88,995.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,995.57/315.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.10

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