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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.46, 479.31 and 191.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.46, 479.31 and 191.30 is: 287.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.46 : 479.31 = 191.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.46/479.31 = 191.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.46x = 479.31 × 191.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.46x = 91,692.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,692.00/319.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.02

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