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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.96, 478.08 and 190.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.96, 478.08 and 190.80 is: 285.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.96 : 478.08 = 190.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.96/478.08 = 190.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.96x = 478.08 × 190.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.96x = 91,217.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,217.66/318.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.98

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