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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.03, 476.37 and 187.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.03, 476.37 and 187.89 is: 281.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.03 : 476.37 = 187.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.03/476.37 = 187.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.03x = 476.37 × 187.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.03x = 89,505.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,505.16/318.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.44

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