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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.76, 479.96 and 191.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.76, 479.96 and 191.44 is: 287.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.76 : 479.96 = 191.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.76/479.96 = 191.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.76x = 479.96 × 191.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.76x = 91,883.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,883.54/319.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.35

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