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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.77, 477.86 and 188.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.77, 477.86 and 188.45 is: 282.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.77 : 477.86 = 188.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.77/477.86 = 188.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.77x = 477.86 × 188.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.77x = 90,050.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,050.33/318.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.50

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