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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.95, 477.70 and 190.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.95, 477.70 and 190.43 is: 285.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.95 : 477.70 = 190.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.95/477.70 = 190.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.95x = 477.70 × 190.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.95x = 90,968.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,968.41/318.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.21

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