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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.27, 467.79 and 181.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.27, 467.79 and 181.95 is: 272.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.27 : 467.79 = 181.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.27/467.79 = 181.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.27x = 467.79 × 181.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.27x = 85,114.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,114.39/312.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.57

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