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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.68, 479.84 and 189.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.68, 479.84 and 189.81 is: 284.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.68 : 479.84 = 189.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.68/479.84 = 189.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.68x = 479.84 × 189.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.68x = 91,077.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,077.48/319.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.90

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