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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.01, 476.56 and 188.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.01, 476.56 and 188.04 is: 281.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.01 : 476.56 = 188.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.01/476.56 = 188.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.01x = 476.56 × 188.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.01x = 89,612.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,612.34/318.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.79

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