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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.56, 477.80 and 190

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.56, 477.80 and 190 is: 284.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.56 : 477.80 = 190 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.56/477.80 = 190/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.56x = 477.80 × 190
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.56x = 90,782
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,782/318.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.98

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