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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.48, 477.72 and 191.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.48, 477.72 and 191.04 is: 286.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.48 : 477.72 = 191.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.48/477.72 = 191.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.48x = 477.72 × 191.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.48x = 91,263.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,263.63/318.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.56

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