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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.75, 478.26 and 190.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.75, 478.26 and 190.50 is: 285.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.75 : 478.26 = 190.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.75/478.26 = 190.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.75x = 478.26 × 190.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.75x = 91,108.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,108.53/318.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.83

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