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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.96, 479.96 and 191.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.96, 479.96 and 191.32 is: 286.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.96 : 479.96 = 191.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.96/479.96 = 191.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.96x = 479.96 × 191.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.96x = 91,825.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,825.95/319.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.99

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