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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.90, 478.29 and 190.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.90, 478.29 and 190.50 is: 285.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.90 : 478.29 = 190.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.90/478.29 = 190.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.90x = 478.29 × 190.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.90x = 91,114.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,114.25/318.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.71

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