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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.98, 476.01 and 189.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.98, 476.01 and 189.54 is: 284.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.98 : 476.01 = 189.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.98/476.01 = 189.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.98x = 476.01 × 189.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.98x = 90,222.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,222.94/316.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.63

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