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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.72, 479.64 and 189.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.72, 479.64 and 189.94 is: 284.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.72 : 479.64 = 189.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.72/479.64 = 189.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.72x = 479.64 × 189.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.72x = 91,102.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,102.82/319.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.95

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