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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.70, 475.83 and 189.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.70, 475.83 and 189.18 is: 283.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.70 : 475.83 = 189.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.70/475.83 = 189.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.70x = 475.83 × 189.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.70x = 90,017.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,017.52/317.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.34

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