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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.36, 475.59 and 188.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.36, 475.59 and 188.84 is: 282.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.36 : 475.59 = 188.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.36/475.59 = 188.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.36x = 475.59 × 188.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.36x = 89,810.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,810.42/317.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.99

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