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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.79, 478.32 and 188.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.79, 478.32 and 188.74 is: 283.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.79 : 478.32 = 188.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.79/478.32 = 188.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.79x = 478.32 × 188.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.79x = 90,278.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,278.12/318.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.19

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