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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.84, 479.88 and 191.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.84, 479.88 and 191.68 is: 287.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.84 : 479.88 = 191.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.84/479.88 = 191.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.84x = 479.88 × 191.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.84x = 91,983.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,983.40/319.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.59

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