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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.12, 476.22 and 190.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.12, 476.22 and 190.12 is: 284.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.12 : 476.22 = 190.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.12/476.22 = 190.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.12x = 476.22 × 190.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.12x = 90,538.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,538.95/318.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.61

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