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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.51, 477.65 and 188.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.51, 477.65 and 188.57 is: 282.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.51 : 477.65 = 188.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.51/477.65 = 188.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.51x = 477.65 × 188.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.51x = 90,070.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,070.46/318.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.79

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