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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.54, 478.05 and 190.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.54, 478.05 and 190.62 is: 286.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.54 : 478.05 = 190.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.54/478.05 = 190.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.54x = 478.05 × 190.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.54x = 91,125.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,125.89/318.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.07

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