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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.68, 478.08 and 189.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.68, 478.08 and 189.32 is: 283.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.68 : 478.08 = 189.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.68/478.08 = 189.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.68x = 478.08 × 189.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.68x = 90,507.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,507.72/319.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.12

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