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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.04, 467.74 and 183.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.04, 467.74 and 183.56 is: 275.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.04 : 467.74 = 183.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.04/467.74 = 183.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.04x = 467.74 × 183.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.04x = 85,858.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,858.35/312.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.15

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