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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.28, 476.78 and 187.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.28, 476.78 and 187.96 is: 281.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.28 : 476.78 = 187.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.28/476.78 = 187.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.28x = 476.78 × 187.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.28x = 89,615.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,615.57/318.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.56

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