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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.74, 478.11 and 188.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.74, 478.11 and 188.74 is: 283.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.74 : 478.11 = 188.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.74/478.11 = 188.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.74x = 478.11 × 188.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.74x = 90,238.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,238.48/318.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.11

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