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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.58, 479.08 and 189.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.58, 479.08 and 189.26 is: 283.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.58 : 479.08 = 189.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.58/479.08 = 189.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.58x = 479.08 × 189.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.58x = 90,668.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,668.52/319.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.72

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