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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.70, 477.32 and 190.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.70, 477.32 and 190.18 is: 284.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.70 : 477.32 = 190.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.70/477.32 = 190.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.70x = 477.32 × 190.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.70x = 90,776.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,776.72/318.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.83

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