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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.48, 475.58 and 189.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.48, 475.58 and 189.16 is: 283.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.48 : 475.58 = 189.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.48/475.58 = 189.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.48x = 475.58 × 189.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.48x = 89,960.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,960.71/317.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.36

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