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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.34, 477.52 and 190

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.34, 477.52 and 190 is: 285.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.34 : 477.52 = 190 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.34/477.52 = 190/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.34x = 477.52 × 190
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.34x = 90,728.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,728.80/318.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.01

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