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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.95, 478.71 and 190.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.95, 478.71 and 190.02 is: 284.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.95 : 478.71 = 190.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.95/478.71 = 190.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.95x = 478.71 × 190.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.95x = 90,964.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,964.47/319.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.31

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