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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.48, 477.08 and 190.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.48, 477.08 and 190.16 is: 284.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.48 : 477.08 = 190.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.48/477.08 = 190.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.48x = 477.08 × 190.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.48x = 90,721.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,721.53/318.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.86

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