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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.73, 479.34 and 189.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.73, 479.34 and 189.54 is: 284.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.73 : 479.34 = 189.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.73/479.34 = 189.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.73x = 479.34 × 189.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.73x = 90,854.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,854.10/319.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.16

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