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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.39, 478.63 and 189.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.39, 478.63 and 189.42 is: 283.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.39 : 478.63 = 189.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.39/478.63 = 189.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.39x = 478.63 × 189.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.39x = 90,658.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,658.75/319.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.85

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