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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.02, 476.76 and 189.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.02, 476.76 and 189.50 is: 284.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.02 : 476.76 = 189.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.02/476.76 = 189.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.02x = 476.76 × 189.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.02x = 90,346.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,346.02/318.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.09

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