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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.64, 474.88 and 188.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.64, 474.88 and 188.48 is: 282.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.64 : 474.88 = 188.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.64/474.88 = 188.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.64x = 474.88 × 188.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.64x = 89,505.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,505.38/316.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.67

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