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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318, 476.96 and 190.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318, 476.96 and 190.56 is: 285.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318 : 476.96 = 190.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318/476.96 = 190.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318x = 476.96 × 190.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318x = 90,889.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,889.50/318
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.82

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