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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.53, 469.20 and 182.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.53, 469.20 and 182.66 is: 274.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.53 : 469.20 = 182.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.53/469.20 = 182.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.53x = 469.20 × 182.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.53x = 85,704.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,704.07/312.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.23

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