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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.83, 477.52 and 190.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.83, 477.52 and 190.31 is: 285.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.83 : 477.52 = 190.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.83/477.52 = 190.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.83x = 477.52 × 190.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.83x = 90,876.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,876.83/318.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.03

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