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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.14, 468.16 and 182.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.14, 468.16 and 182.20 is: 273.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.14 : 468.16 = 182.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.14/468.16 = 182.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.14x = 468.16 × 182.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.14x = 85,298.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,298.75/312.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.27

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