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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.27, 466.64 and 182.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.27, 466.64 and 182.75 is: 273.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.27 : 466.64 = 182.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.27/466.64 = 182.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.27x = 466.64 × 182.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.27x = 85,277.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,277.55/311.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.97

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