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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.90, 479.79 and 191.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.90, 479.79 and 191.50 is: 287.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.90 : 479.79 = 191.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.90/479.79 = 191.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.90x = 479.79 × 191.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.90x = 91,879.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,879.79/319.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.21

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