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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.18, 478.50 and 189.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.18, 478.50 and 189.16 is: 283.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.18 : 478.50 = 189.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.18/478.50 = 189.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.18x = 478.50 × 189.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.18x = 90,513.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,513.06/319.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.58

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