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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.12, 474.72 and 189.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.12, 474.72 and 189.12 is: 283.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.12 : 474.72 = 189.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.12/474.72 = 189.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.12x = 474.72 × 189.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.12x = 89,779.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,779.05/317.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.11

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