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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.40, 477.82 and 188.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.40, 477.82 and 188.36 is: 282.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.40 : 477.82 = 188.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.40/477.82 = 188.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.40x = 477.82 × 188.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.40x = 90,002.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,002.18/318.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.67

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