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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.45, 477.82 and 188.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.45, 477.82 and 188.70 is: 283.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.45 : 477.82 = 188.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.45/477.82 = 188.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.45x = 477.82 × 188.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.45x = 90,162.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,162.02/318.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.13

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