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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.98, 477.51 and 190.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.98, 477.51 and 190.54 is: 286.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.98 : 477.51 = 190.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.98/477.51 = 190.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.98x = 477.51 × 190.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.98x = 90,984.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,984.76/317.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.13

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