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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.11, 478.66 and 191.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.11, 478.66 and 191.67 is: 287.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.11 : 478.66 = 191.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.11/478.66 = 191.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.11x = 478.66 × 191.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.11x = 91,744.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,744.76/319.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.50

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