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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.17, 477.47 and 188.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.17, 477.47 and 188.09 is: 282.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.17 : 477.47 = 188.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.17/477.47 = 188.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.17x = 477.47 × 188.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.17x = 89,804.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,804.00/318.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.26

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