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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.29, 476.60 and 188.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.29, 476.60 and 188.15 is: 281.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.29 : 476.60 = 188.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.29/476.60 = 188.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.29x = 476.60 × 188.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.29x = 89,668.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,668.97/318.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.73

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