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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.64, 479.18 and 189.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.64, 479.18 and 189.32 is: 283.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.64 : 479.18 = 189.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.64/479.18 = 189.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.64x = 479.18 × 189.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.64x = 90,716.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,716.21/319.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.81

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