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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.77, 479.53 and 189.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.77, 479.53 and 189.80 is: 284.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.77 : 479.53 = 189.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.77/479.53 = 189.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.77x = 479.53 × 189.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.77x = 91,011.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,011.45/319.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.62

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