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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.28, 479.08 and 189.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.28, 479.08 and 189.28 is: 284.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.28 : 479.08 = 189.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.28/479.08 = 189.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.28x = 479.08 × 189.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.28x = 90,677.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,677.87/319.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.01

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