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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.83, 476.02 and 189.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.83, 476.02 and 189.31 is: 283.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.83 : 476.02 = 189.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.83/476.02 = 189.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.83x = 476.02 × 189.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.83x = 90,112.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,112.49/317.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.53

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